When Does a Will Not Hold Up in Court?
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A lot of worry about online wills comes down to one quiet question: will this actually hold up? Here's the calm, accurate version.
Quick answer: A will usually fails in court for one of four reasons: it wasn't signed and witnessed properly, the person lacked the mental capacity to make it, it was the product of fraud or forgery, or someone unfairly pressured the person into it (undue influence). A will can't be thrown out just because an heir is unhappy with their share. There has to be a real legal ground, and the person challenging it has to prove it.