Gainesville, VA asked in Estate Planning and Probate for Nevada

Q: My estranged father died. His will says he has no children or heirs. His trust goes to his spouse. Can I contest?

This is in Nevada. I am his only child and my existence is not mentioned in his will. He has a trust that passes solely to his spouse. We were not on speaking terms so I can’t claim he was manipulated. Is this how family members are written out of wills or is this something that can be contested?

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A: Hire a NV attorney search the records and file an action, probably at least a Declaratory Judgment/Trust Construction action and a Will Contest. Otherwise forget about it.

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