Is there hope of contesting a will, when the owner of the will has been manipulated and cajoled?

Question

someone I know has been ripped off of her relatives will...everything was put into the "excutive's name" before relative died so there would be nothing to be found to contest is this legal

Answer 1

Unless you can prove that the executor manipulated the situation, you are hosed.

Answer 2

pretty sure if they can find evidence that the person were manipulated, you need to collect certified falsified document, verify signature and check for fake one, under influence of drug (medication), being coerce. confirm all the witnesses names and signature, any certified document being presented, receipt, invoices, picture, attorney's or notary public involvement.

investigate thoroughly, locate eye witness, collect all document pertinent to the case and inquire from an attorney to ensure that everything is legit.

back home, our family been involved with a case that lasts more than 30 years, my grandad falsified my dead grandmother's signature and in person at that, also one woman involved pretended she's dead but she is still alive, the first mortgage was mortgage to the bank, the attorney never enquire the people he is signing as witness for, the bank didn't inspected the property in question, the corrupted enforcer been missing in action. all parties involved for fraud been prosecuted by the law, but our family didn't recover the property.

Answer 3

Yes you can contest it. The doctrine is Called "undue influence"[1].
If proved such will can be found to be invalid. In fact this is a the most common ground for challenging a will.

Talk to a lawyer.

Answer 4

There is. Look at Anna Nicole Smith. But you better be prepared to spend some money and taking a lengthy period of time. It sure sounds fishy what you stated. First step is finding a good lawyer who would be willing to take the case. If a lot of money is at stake they would be willing to help I'm sure. Good luck.

Answer 5

If the testator of the will was fraudulently induced into signing over property to a third party, that transaction can be contested. in fact, alleged fraud is one of the main reasons for contesting a will.

Answer 6

That's hard to proove. If this person was mentally competant
and its a genuine will, maybe it can be contested in court.
Its worth a try.

Answer 7

from a legal point, no, but you haven't given enough info to answer appropriately