Explore 7 court opinions on Probable Cause In Will Contests. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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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 Enforceable Against Bad-Faith Will Challenger
In re Estate of Alibrando v. Minor, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on January 15, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals considered whether a "no-contest" clause in a w...
Nevada Supreme Court: Good-faith will challenges don't trigger no-contest clauses
OSHIRO v. OSHIRO (FAMILY), decided by Nevada Supreme Court on November 26, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Oshiro family dispute centered on the interpretation of a "no-contest" clause ...
No-Contest Clause Not Enforced for Good-Faith Will Challenge
In re Estate of Andolsek, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on November 24, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals considered whether a "no-contest" clause in a will was e...
Arbitration clause in rent-to-own agreement deemed unconscionable
In the Matter of Craig S. Bonnell, decided by Georgia Supreme Court on September 16, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Georgia Supreme Court affirmed the trial court's denial of a motion ...
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...
Appellate Court Affirms Settlement Agreement Division of Retirement Assets
Hulsh v. Hulsh, decided by Illinois Supreme Court on May 22, 2025, resulted in a affirmed outcome. The core dispute involved the interpretation of a settlement agreement in a divorce case, specificall...