Contesting A Will In New York – Taroff & Taitz LLP

Grounds to Contest a Will in the state of New York.

Under New York Law, a will contest may be based on the following grounds:

1. Undue Execution
   • The will was not properly executed.
2. Revocation
   • The will was revoked by the testator.
3. Incapacitation
   • The testator lacked the testamentary capacity to execute a last will and testament.
4. Fraud
   • The testator was induced by fraud in making or executing the will.
5. Undue Influence
   • Undue influence was exerted upon the testator in the making or executing the will.