I have questions regarding adverse possession and/or contesting a will. I purchased a property in 1971 from my father. In 1993 I built a home on the

I think your question got cut off.  It is very difficult to acquire property by adverse possession.  It requires active and open possession and use of property without the consent of the owner for 21 years or more.  Even then, a legal proceeding will be necessary to confirm ownership of the property in question in the name of the claimant.  Usually it is no practical for folks to pursue adverse possession claims.  The claims are many but the actualy cases that are filed and won are rare.