Chapter 53 - § 53.2 • COMMENCEMENT OF A CONTEST

• Jurisdiction: Colorado

§ 53.2 • COMMENCEMENT OF A CONTEST

Will contests may be initiated either by filing a petition to the court requesting the determination of testacy status of the decedent with respect to a will that has been probated informally, or by filing an objection to the formal probate of a will or codicil that is subject to a petition for formal probate. C.R.S. §§ 15-12-401 and -404. The two primary grounds to challenge formal or informal probate of a will are lack of testamentary capacity and undue influence. However, a will may also be challenged on other grounds regarding the...