Will contest is a formal objection raised against the validity of a will, based on the contention that the will does not reflect the actual intent of the testator (the party who made the will) or that the will is otherwise invalid. Will contests generally focus on the assertion that the testator lacked testamentary capacity, was operating under an insane delusion, or was subject to undue influence or fraud. A will may be challenged in its entirety or in part.

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Who has standing to contest will?

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• Those who are named on the face of the will (any beneficiary);

• Those who would inherit from the testator if the will was invalid

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Grounds to contest will:  the most commons grounds, reasons for will contest are:

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• Lack of disposing mind and memory

• Undue influence

• Insane delusion

• Duress

• Fraud

• Technical flaws