Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New York

Re: Probate Will Contest In NY Cut out of will

Be prepared to submit you proof (witnesses, hospital records, etc.)

Re: Probate Will Contest In NY Cut out of will

Do a lot of research and be prepared with medical facts.

Re: Probate Will Contest In NY Cut out of will

Remember Lincoln's adage from your law school days, An attorney who represents himself has a fool for a client." There are many issues and you may not have enough experience, so having an attorney familiar with probate and Will contests never hurts. Issues may be raised about the timing of the new Will (check the law on Wills made within 30 days of death, as to their legitimacy). There is certainly a question of competency, if he was ill and under heavy medication (get as many medical records as possible to support this claim). Then there is a possible claim of undue influence by your siblings to have you excluded (you do not say if there was an legitimacy to being excluded) and be prepared to defend any claims they make. I suggest doing some research on Will contests and having legal authority available on any case with similar facts (treat it as a moot court experience). There may be other issues to raise, which is why I suggest retaining an attorney expert in these areas.