Can Your Family Contest Your Estate Plan?

Can Your Family Contest Your Estate Plan?

Published: May 23, 2026

Duration: 2:51

Can Your Family Contest Your Estate Plan? What Every Senior Should Know.

From Jim Mazziotti, Realtor & Seniors Real Estate Specialist

One of the most common assumptions people make is believing that once they complete a will or estate plan, their wishes are automatically guaranteed to be carried out exactly as intended. Unfortunately, that is not always the case.In some situations, family members or other interested parties may challenge parts of an estate plan after someone passes away.

While these situations can become emotional and stressful, there are important steps seniors can take now...