Will contests don’t just happen in soap operas and movies. They occur when a person files legal documents with the court asking it to deny the admission of the will into probate, and stop the distribution of a decedent’s estate. Springer & Lyle not only drafts wills and trusts for clients, but we also represent parties in litigation if a will is contested. Many lawyers that practice in probate just don’t have the litigation and trial skills to do that. Some common grounds for will contests follow.   Unsound Mind The testator is the person who either drafted the will or had it … [Read more...]