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Experienced Will Contest Attorney in the Bay Area
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A will may be contested for a variety of reasons. In the event of a will contest, you need an experienced attorney who understands the law and will work to protect your rights. At the Noe Valley Law Offices, we have encountered a variety of unique cases and will take on your will contest case with the experience you can trust.
In many cases, will contestation can lead to ugly disputes between family members. At the Noe Valley Law Offices, we understand the stress that can accompany these cases. Our firm works to make the process as simple as possible, and with the smallest amount of conflict. Contact us to arrange a free initial consultation with attorney Robert T. Roddick to discuss your will contest matter.
How Can a Will Be Contested?
Heirs or potential heirs may contest a will contest for a variety of reasons, including:
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- Fraud or misrepresentation — The testator may have been the victim of fraud or misrepresentation, including cases where the testator has been falsely informed of the death of his or her desired heirs.
- Duress — Sadly, potential heirs may exert undue influence or duress on a testator to force him or her to name them in the will.
- Disinherited children — Unless the will specifically disinherits a child, an unnamed child may have a claim under the will.
- Prior marital property disputes — Previous property settlements or agreements that are the product of fraud or misrepresentation may require scrutiny, which can lead to a change in the size of the testator's estate.
- Multifamily and stepfamily situations — Parent testators may have been the subject of undue influence by one or more side of stepfamilies or blended families.
- Putative spouses — Where an original divorce was never filed, although the subsequent marriage may be not recognized by the court, that subsequent spouse may be entitled to inherit.
In these situations, there may be a relatively painless, legal solution. At the Noe Valley Law Offices, our lawyer will take your case as far as it needs, whether a simple negotiated settlement is possible or we need to litigate your case in court.
Our law firm has 30 years of will contest experience. Contact us today for a free consultation. Let's talk about your rights. We are available for appointments Monday through Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Fridays by request.
Noe Valley Law Offices
1330 Castro Street
San Francisco, CA 94114
Telephone: 415-641-8687
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