What are the grounds for contesting a will or trust in Fort Lauderdale, Florida?
July 23, 2026 – Daniel A. Seigel
In Florida, you can contest a will or trust if you believe there are valid legal grounds such as undue influence, fraud, lack of testamentary capacity, or improper execution. Undue influence occurs when someone exerts excessive pressure on the person making the will or trust, compromising their free will. Fraud involves tricking the person into signing a document under false pretenses. Lack of testamentary capacity means the person did not know the nature of the document or their estate. Improper execution refers to not meeting the legal formalities, such as having the will signed by the testator in the presence of two witnesses.
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