There’s a certain phrase tucked into countless wills that sounds harmless, almost noble: “being of sound mind.” It conjures up images of a calm, capable person thoughtfully deciding who gets the silver tea set and the beach house.
But in the real world of inheritance law, those four words are like a giant “Open for Debate” sign for anyone looking to challenge a will. Lawyers know it, and so do disappointed relatives. This tiny line has sparked battles in courtrooms, drained estates, and turned family dinners into quiet, frosty affairs.
