Explore 8 court opinions on Enforceability Of Will Provisions. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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No-Contest Clause Enforceable Against Bad-Faith Will Challenge
In re Estate of Shurman, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on April 13, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals considered whether a "no-contest" clause in a will was enfor...
Will's residuary clause grants wife fee simple, not life estate
In re Estate of Fogle, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 19, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals considered whether a will's "residuary clause" was specific en...
No-Contest Clause Upheld in Will Contest Case
In re Estate of Troutman, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 13, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals considered whether a "no-contest" clause in a will was enfo...
No-Contest Clause Not Triggered by Actions Aimed at Clarifying Will
Maryvel Suday and the Estate of Olga Tamez De Suday v. Jesus Lozano Suday, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on January 14, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This case concerns the interpreta...
No-Contest Clause in Will Upheld by California Court of Appeal
In re Thai, decided by California Court of Appeal on December 16, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The California Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District, affirmed a lower court's decision...
Ohio Court of Appeals Upholds Per Capita Distribution in Estate Case
In re Estate of Wilson, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on December 16, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's decision regarding the distribu...
No-contest clause unenforceable for fraud/forgery claims in Georgia
In the Matter of Kathleen Strang, decided by Georgia Supreme Court on August 12, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Georgia Supreme Court addressed the issue of whether a "no-contest" clau...
Notice of Deposition Insufficient Without Time and Place
ESTES v. PIERACCINI, decided by Georgia Supreme Court on June 24, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Georgia Supreme Court addressed whether a "notice of intent to take deposition" was suf...