QUESTION
Can a will be contested if my boyfriend dies before his divorce is final?
Asked on Oct 07th, 2013 on Divorce - Utah
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My boyfriend is working with a divorce lawyer but is dying from cancer. He has a will with me in it. Also we live together almost five years. He also has a malpractice law suit which she doesn't know about. Can she contest his will if he dies before the divorce is final?
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There are certain spousal rights she has that can't be terminated without a binding property settlement agreement, which can occur before the divorce. Otherwise, his will will be valid as long as he is of sound mind.
Answered on Oct 07th, 2013 at 9:57 AM
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Yes, she can. That does not mean her contest will be successful, but she can always try.
Answered on Oct 07th, 2013 at 8:34 AM