Can a will be contested after probate is granted?

Answer 1

I dont think so. No

Answer 2

If you mean by "granted," that the will is admitted to probate and an estate opened, the answer is generally yes. "Contest" is a generic term that can apply to many things. Generally, there is a relatively short time limit in which to contest the validity of the will, dating from the time the contestant is notified of the submission or admission of the will to probate. There are also contests to the validity or construction of various provisions of the will, tho' not to the will itself; or to the identity or the relationship of beneficiaries; or claims by "pretermitted" (unnamed in the will) children; or disputes as to values or prior gifts; or claims of creditors, etc., etc., These may arise at any time during probate or even after -- especially if someone claims they were entitled to notice & were not given any or were misled or defrauded. There is no limit to the inventiveness of estate claimants.

Answer 3

Probate only confirms that the executor of a will is entitled to disperse it....that is that the executor of the will can make the decisions that will result in the estate being given out as listed in the will.

It does not make any decisions on the dispersal of the estate. If you want to question that dispersal, get a lawyer, and start contesting it.

Answer 4

if a valid will dated after the will granted probate is found or interested parties think that the person was not of sound mind when making the will then a challange is def in order.short ans YES

Answer 5

Generally, once probate has been complete, no.

There are exceptions, and it depends on the specific laws of your state, so you should consult with a licensed attorney.

Answer 6

In NYS I don't believe so,however ck with a lawyer.

Answer 7

Hope this helps http://www.dmmclean.co.uk/wills/contested-wills.htm :-)