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No-contest clause

Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-003412

A provision in a will or trust that states if a beneficiary challenges the validity of the document, they will forfeit their inheritance. This clause aims to discourage litigation over the estate and uphold the testator's wishes. Its enforceability varies by jurisdiction, with some states limiting its application if the challenge has probable cause.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-LAW-003412
FieldLaw
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-003412",
  "term": "No-contest clause",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A provision in a will or trust that states if a beneficiary challenges the validity of the document, they will forfeit their inheritance. This clause aims to discourage litigation over the estate and uphold the testator's wishes. Its enforceability varies by jurisdiction, with some states limiting its application if the challenge has probable cause.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/no-contest-clause/"
}

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