QUESTION
What type of lawyer do I need to correct a forged will that conveyed property upon death
Asked on Aug 08th, 2017 on Estate Litigation - New York
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A will's signature was forged and resulted in property transfer. This illegality was discovered more than 5 years after the forgery.
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If the will was probated, and you had notice at the time, the type of lawyer is a bad one as you have no case. To undo probate you have to have standing, which means you must benefit from the undoing of the will. There are statute of limitations issues. The procedural history here is key.
Answered on Aug 09th, 2017 at 6:23 AM