Contested Wills

Austin Contested Wills Lawyers Ready to Fight for your Cause

Regardless of the amount of planning and effort you put into planning your estate and writing and recording your will, there are situations that arise where a dispute arises. If you face this incredibly emotionally-charged issue, you need the help of the Austin contested wills lawyers at Slater & Kennon to provide you with guidance and the professional perspective you'll need.

Below are a few issues under which a will can be contested, but for a detailed, individualized analysis of your situation, contact the Austin contested wills lawyers at Slater & Kennon today.

Legal Grounds for Contesting a Will in Texas

1. Incapacity

Any will is only seen as valid if the testator was of sound mind when the will was formulated. "Sound mind" basically means that the person in question understood the nature of what he or she was doing and that he or she was doling out the estate.

2. Undue Influence

This situation most often arises when the testator has a previous will in place, becomes extremely ill, someone provides a high level of care for the testator and then a new will appears that provides for the interests of that caregiver. Basically, if someone can show coercion or even duress is what led to this additional will, it could be seen as invalid.

3. Improper Execution

This is a very technical requirement, and basically requires that a will includes certain language and is signed and dated by the person making the will and a witness or includes an affidavit stating that the person was of sound mind at the time the will was written.

Overall, contesting a will or defending against a challenge can be very difficult for many reasons. If you face this situation, contact an Austin contested wills lawyer at Slater & Kennon as soon as possible.


Centrally located in the Arboretum area of north Austin, the Slater & Kennon law firm represents clients in Travis County, Bastrop County, Burnet County, Williamson County, and Hays County, including the cities of Austin, San Marcos, Bastrop, Burnet, and Georgetown.