How Will Contests Work in Columbia, MO, Estate Planning
Most estate plans include a will, whether they are simple or complex. A will lists your assets, names an executor to manage and distribute those assets, and names the heirs who will receive the estate. When you manage your estate through a will, and not a trust, the estate still enters probate court after your death. While in probate, the will can be contested by interested parties if they believe it is invalid for some reason. These claims may be a genuine belief, or they may be maliciously motivated. If a will contest is successful, your estate will be distributed