Will contests typically center on allegations that the testator lacked the mental capacity to execute a valid will, that the will was the product of undue influence exerted by a person in a position of trust or confidence, or that the instrument was not executed in compliance with applicable formalities. Challenges to codicils and amendments raise similar issues, often compounded by the existence of multiple testamentary instruments executed at different points in the testator’s life — requiring courts to determine which provisions remain effective and how conflicting directives should be reconciled.

Probate administration disputes extend beyond the validity of the will itself to include conflicts over the appointment, removal, or conduct of personal representatives and executors. Beneficiaries may challenge the administrator’s management of estate assets, the timeliness of distributions, the payment of claims against the estate, or the allocation of expenses. Where estate assets include interests in trusts, business entities, or real property, probate proceedings may proceed in parallel with related litigation in other forums — requiring coordination to avoid inconsistent outcomes.

• Will contests based on undue influence, lack of testamentary capacity, fraud, or improper execution
• Challenges to codicils and amendments, including disputes over the revocation or modification of prior testamentary instruments
• Disputes over the appointment, removal, and conduct of personal representatives and executors
• Competing claims among heirs, beneficiaries, and creditors regarding estate assets and distributions
• Coordination of probate proceedings with related trust litigation, guardianship matters, and business succession disputes