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Plain-English meaning
Will Contest
A court challenge to the validity or effect of a will.
Why the term matters
Possible issues can include execution, capacity, undue influence, fraud, revocation, or the status of a later document.
Do not confuse it with
A contest differs from interpreting an ambiguous clause, objecting to an executor's conduct, or disputing ownership of property.