Estate Planning

Estate Planning and Wills

Probating a will usually proceeds without any disputes because of a proper estate plan.  However, when an heir is displeased with his or her inheritance, he or she may contest the will.

An heir must have standing to contest a will.  This means that you stand to inherit from the estate. You cannot dispute a will simply because you feel you deserved to inherit more than you did.

You must have a valid reason to contest a will:

• Undue influence over the testator
• Loss of testator’s mental capacity
• Fraud
• Mistake

You can also raise a will dispute if your spouse does not include you in his or her living will.  In Mississippi, the estate planning law provides that a will must provide for the surviving spouse. However, Mississippi law does not require a will to address children.

Contesting a will in Mississippi

Let the estate planning lawyers of Glover Russell, P.A. in Jackson, advise you through the probate litigation. We guide you through the process and raise objections when you believe there is reason to dispute a will.

Glover Russell, P.A., helps you in your will dispute by explaining how to prove a testator was not mentally capable when creating his or her will.  An intricate process, it is unique in every case.  We have the experience necessary to handle such complicated issues.  Our estate planning services also include trust administration and business succession.

Discuss your Jackson will contest with a qualified estate planning attorney at Glover Russell, P.A., today.  We take your legal issues seriously and we are committed to creating a long-lasting relationship with our clients.

When you need to contest a will, please call our office at 888-457-4379 or contact us online so we may assist you.