Wills can be contested, but the process is subject to complex laws that vary from state to state. If you believe you have cause to contest a will, immediately contact an attorney to learn the rules for doing so where you live.

If you want to contest a will in Connecticut, the procedure is governed by the rules of the Connecticut Probate Code. Contesting a will is often an uphill battle as the law presumes that the deceased person, or decedent, intended the precise ...

When someone dies without a will or other estate planning direction, this is legally known as dying "intestate." Intestate estates are distributed to heirs according to state statutes. Spouses and children are first in line to inherit intestate ...