Fraudulent Will Contestation Guide

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Contesting a will in New Mexico due to fraud requires clear evidence. The statute of limitations may vary, especially if fraud was recently discovered. Consider consulting a local attorney to explore your options regarding the will, insurance money, and property.

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Colleen
Hi Colleen! How can I assist you with your legal issue today?
I need an answer about a fraudulent will
Hi Colleen! In Texas, contesting a will based on fraud can be complex. Here's a brief overview:
- Fraud must be proven with clear evidence.
- Contesting parties typically have two years from the will's probate to file a lawsuit.
- Common fraud examples include undue influence or forgery.
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It recently came to my attention my fathers will was fraudulent and his step children stole insurance money that should have gone to my sisters and I the thing is the way the will was worded in the will my father says he is leaving his daughter goes on to name the step daughter as exectitor of his estate she was not his daughter legally he never adopted any of them it's been almost * yrs is it too late to do anything there was also property involved
In Texas, contesting a will typically has a two-year statute of limitations after probate. However, exceptions might apply, like if fraud was recently discovered. Consider consulting a local attorney to explore your options regarding the will, insurance money, and property. Would you like help connecting with a local lawyer?
This is in the state of New mexico
Based on the information provided, here's a brief overview for New Mexico:
- In New Mexico, contesting a will due to fraud also involves proving clear evidence of the fraud.
- The statute of limitations may vary, especially if the fraud was only recently discovered.
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