At McCloskey Law Center, we see it all too often: A parent or grandparent being emotionally coerced or controlled by a selfish family member who works to push another relative or relatives out of their inheritance. We help heirs and beneficiaries who have either been left out of a will or whose shares have been reduced by a new will or trust. Our trust and will contest attorney will help you understand if there’s a valid reason to contest, and help you navigate the legal process.
Contact us for a free case evaluation and to learn about your legal rights and options per Missouri law. We will review the will or trust documents and guide you in the right direction. To set up a meeting with our personal injury law firm in St. Louis, call us at 314-721-4000 or contact us online.
What Are the Valid Grounds for Contesting a Will?
The valid grounds for contesting a will include:
- Undue influence: The decedent was pressured or coerced into making a will or changes to their estate plan that does not reflect their true intentions.
- Lack of testamentary capacity: The decedent lacked the mental capacity to create a will. Common issues that may lead to a finding of incapacity include senility, dementia, insanity, or traumatic brain injury.
- Elder abuse: The decedent was subjected to elder abuse, and the financial, physical, or psychological abuse against the individual led to their signing of a new will or codicil.
- Improper execution: The will was not signed and witnessed according to the legal requirements prescribed by Missouri law.
- Fraud or mistake: The decedent was deceived into executing or changing their will or executed it by mistake, believing it to be another document.
- Revocation: The decedent revoked the will modifying their old will or destroying the existing one.
If you suspect any of these issues was involved in your case, contact us to discuss the details of your case with our will contest attorney.
Why Choose Our Will Contest Attorneys from McCloskey Law Center?
Contesting a trust or will is about honoring the true intention of the deceased. It can be a very complicated procedure and is worth pursuing if you have the legal grounds and the likelihood of success is there. Our will contest attorney can offer advice on the possible outcome and strategies for contesting a will, supporting your pursuit of fairness and justice, and the protection of your legal rights. We draft the necessary legal documents, prepare evidence, and successfully challenge the will’s validity.
Here are some reasons why you should trust our will contest attorney for legal counsel in your will or trust contest.
- We work on a contingency fee basis. You owe no legal fees unless we win your case. Hiring a St. Louis will and trust attorney from our firm is risk-free. You have nothing to lose and potentially everything to gain.
- Over 75 years of experience practicing personal injury law in St. Louis. We have the knowledge and experience necessary to effectively establish your case and protect your rights.
- Our attorneys focus on brain injury cases. We have the knowledge and understanding of the value that expert witnesses will add to your case to establish that your loved one was incapable or adequately understanding his actions related to his or her will and trust, or was psychologically or emotionally coerced or manipulated.
Schedule a Free Case Review with Our Will Contest Attorney Today
Call us at 314-721-4000 to schedule a meeting at our office in St. Louis, MO. You can learn more about our services and fees, review previous cases and personal injury settlements, and move forward to protect the legacy and wishes of your loved one.
