Reopening a Closed Estate

A probate estate can be reopened is it is found that the probate was not settled as the decedent desired.  For example, if the estate’s personal representative is found to have made purposeful mistakes in determining heirs, the people who believe they should have been considered heirs can petition to reopen the estate.  Another reason for reopening the estate would be if the testator was not legally competent when they signed the will which was used to settle the estate.

If you have questions about opening or reopening an estate or about your estate planning documents and the exposure they have to being contested, contact our experienced estate planning attorneys today at (941) 906-1231.