How long does an individual have to contest a last will and testament
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How long does an individual have to contest a last will and testament
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Asked on February 20, 2019 under Estate Planning, Colorado
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
In your state (Colorado), the statute of limitations, or time within which you must file your challenge, is the lesser or shorter of three years from the testator's (person making the will) death or four months (120 days) from when the estate's representative sent out formal notice to the person who wants to challenge. The challenge must be filed within the first of these two limits to be reached, so if notice was sent on a timely basis, there is only a short window to challenge.
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