Under Probate Code §21300(b), a "direct contest" of a will or trust is a court proceeding alleging the invalidity of an instrument (or one or more of its terms) based on any of the following grounds:

    • revocation;   
    • lack of capacity;   
    • fraud;
    • misrepresentation;
    • menace;
    • duress;
    • undue influence;
    • mistake;
    • lack of due execution; and/or
    • forgery.

If you have questions about Direct Will or Trust Contests, please feel free to give us a call at 1-800-306-6010 or contact us online.