Property and legal
What if someone is contesting the will?
Short answer
This is a probate court matter. Get a probate attorney. Do not distribute assets while a contest is pending. Document everything. Contested estates can take years.
What this usually means
This is a probate court matter. Get a probate attorney. Do not distribute assets while a contest is pending. Document everything. Contested estates can take years.
What to do next
- Start the PathAfter checklist for situation-aware first steps.
- Find California county help for coroner contacts, vital records, cost tools, and paperwork.
- Open the First 72 Hours Call Log before making calls.
- Open the Documents to Find Checklist when you are ready for paperwork.