How to Contest a Will in the State of Kentucky

Dealing with a will can be a frustrating experience at one of the most stressful times in a person's life. If you are unhappy with the way a will was either rejected or admitted to record by a Kentucky court, you can contest the will with the intent to reform, dismiss, or re-interpret. Contesting a will is a relatively straightforward legal procedure once all of the basic requirements have been met.

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  Check to make sure you are able to contest the will. To contest a will, you must have standing in the eyes of the court (meaning the will must be related to you in some way) and a valid reason for contesting like undue influence or fraud.

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  Speak with your attorney to draft a notice alerting the court that the will is being contested. This must be done within two years of the initial court decision.

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  Submit the signed notice to your district court.

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  Work with the court to either dismiss, reform, or re-interpret the will. This process can take weeks or even months.