If I’m mentioned in my aunt’s Will but my inclusion as a beneficiary is being contested by one of her children, what should I do?
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If I’m mentioned in my aunt’s Will but my inclusion as a beneficiary is being contested by one of her children, what should I do?
Now, 1 of her 2 sons is contesting the Will so that I should not receive any inheritance and will not produce the original copy of the Will. I live in another state.
Asked on January 25, 2015 under Estate Planning, Florida
Answers:
Anne Brady / Law Office of Anne Brady
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
If your inheritance is of any real value, you should hire a probate attorney in the state where the will is being contested, to protect your rights to your inheritance. If the inheritance is small, it is probably not worth it to battle it out in court, as your legal fees will quickly eclipse the inheritance.
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