O'Connor v. Lowe’s Empirical Analysis

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1. “Prior to the admission of a will to probate, written objections to its probate alleging that such objections are not made for vexation or delay may be filed in the court having jurisdiction over the probate of the will by any interested person. No notice of the filing of such objection may be given. The clerk shall note such filing of an objection in the estate docket and copy such objections in the record. If such will is thereafter offered for probate, it shall be impounded by the clerk, copied in the will record, and its probate continued for thirty (30) days. If an action to resist the probate of such will is not commenced within thirty (30) days, such will may be admitted to probate without notice.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Toon v. Gerth

2. “Any interested person may contest the validity of any will in the court having jurisdiction over the probate of the will within five (5) months after the date of the order admitting the will to probate by filing in the court the person’s allegations in writing verified by affidavit, setting forth: (1) the unsoundness of mind of the testator; (2) the undue execution of the will; (3) that the will was executed under duress or was obtained by fraud; or (4) any other valid objection to the will’s validity or the probate of the will. The executor and all other persons beneficially interested in the will shall be made defendants to the action.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Toon v. Gerth