Who Can Contest a Will in New York? Contesting A Will In New York
The first step in contesting a will is to file a petition in the Surrogate's Court. This court handles all matters related to wills, estates, and probate in New Estate litigation often happens because of no planning—or bad planning. If you're an executor facing objections or a beneficiary Under EPTL § 1410, a will contest based on fraud or forgery must be filed within two years from the date the will was admitted to probate, or six years from the ...