What can heirs and legatees do if they believe a will was not validly executed?

Heirs and legatees have the right to contest the validity of a will in court if they believe it was not properly executed. This legal action is typically initiated as a probate challenge, where the individuals contesting the will present their arguments and evidence to assert that the will does not meet the legal requirements for validity. These requirements can include aspects such as the lack of proper signing, witness attestations, or the testator's capacity at the time of making the will.

By contesting the will, heirs and legatees aim to invalidate the document and potentially recover an inheritance based on an earlier valid will or on the laws of intestacy if no valid will exists. This is the appropriate legal avenue for individuals who have concerns about the will’s execution, as it allows for a judicial review of the will's legitimacy.