re: Contesting a will

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He had his wife sign everything over to him and she passed earlier this year.

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There could be cause for challenge here. When did she sign over everything, and what was her condition? If there is evidence she made provisions for her children, and/or grandchildren, prior to losing the ability to changing her will, then your ex-wife might have a case.

The IRS could have fun with this estate. If the will was executed within 3 years of the ex-FIL's death, then the gift to charity may be disallowed as being in contemplation of death. The farm may end up in the IRS's hands instead of charity to pay taxes.