Q: How can I contest a will that has NOT yet been probated and there is ONLY one person who has this will and the first????
If someone has this said new will and has refused to probate it how can I contest it??? They also have the ONLY copy of this said new will and the only copy of the first will made!!!
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A: An interested party might file for an intestate probate administration. Then if will proponent wants a will to control, he will have to file it in probate case. There it can be contested if needed.
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You can compel production of the will under OCGA 53-5-5. The original will must be produced to the court. If you then need to contest the will, you will have to file a caveat to the will once it has been filed.
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