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My dad wrote the will 3 days before he died. He was assisted by his step son-in-law, a federal district judge. My sister and I were not mentioned in the will. My dad had told me he had a will 2 years before he died and that he had provided for us in that will.
answered on Apr 5, 2011
The answer depends on IF and WHEN the 1998 will has been/was admitted to probate. After a will is admitted to common form probate in Tennessee and notice is given to the heirs at law, a challenge may be brought within two years. When a willl is challenged based on claims of undue influence and... View More 
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