Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in North Carolina
Contesting a will
My father died in 2003. His wife registered a will that was written in 1982. In 1982 (barely 2 years into his 2nd marriage) my father did not have much in assets. His will named her executer and recipient of all of his belongings despite the fact that he had 2 children under 18 years of age that he was financially responsible for. Since 1982, my father had aquired a good amount of wealth in the way of property, savings, and investments and had 8 grandchildren (he had 6 children total). Due to this 1982 will and my stepmother reporting that my father had no assets, she was given everything. I believe that my father updated his will after 1982, but I cannot prove it. I also believe that my father signed over things without his knowledge (he was suffering from a brain tumor). What can I do to contest his will, especially when I do not have financial means to do so?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Contesting a will
Go talk to the folks in the Probate Court office in the county where you live. Unfortunately, if you can't prove anything the 82 Will must be the one that is probated. You can still contest the Will and have a hearing but without any proof you will not prevail.
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