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Plain-English meaning
No Contest Clause
A will or trust provision intended to penalize a beneficiary who brings a prohibited challenge.
Why the term matters
Enforceability and exceptions vary significantly by state, and the exact wording and type of claim matter.
Do not confuse it with
It does not automatically prevent all court filings, fiduciary objections, requests for information, or good-faith challenges.