Are “Death-bed Wills” Valid?
The closer to the death of the Testator the Will is prepared the more likely it is to be challenged by a disappointed beneficiary. It is often the case that as death grows nearer, the metal faculties of the decedent are on the wane. This is also a time when pressure may be brought by family members to have changes made to favor one or another recipient. For this reason, many Will Contests arise when last minute revisions are made to existing Wills, or existing Wills are replaced by a new Will with different provisions. Wills drawn up during the last days of the Testator from a Hospital bed are often attacked as invalid.
