Do You Have a Strong Case?
If you’ve been disinherited, left with less than promised, or kept in the dark about a loved one’s estate, you might wonder if you have any real grounds to contest it. This short quiz will help you assess where you stand—no legal jargon, no complicated court talk.
In just a few questions, you’ll explore the three most important factors:
🗓️ Statute of limitations (timing),
👤 Legal standing (are you an “interested person”?),
⚖️ Legal grounds (why you believe the trust or will is invalid).
When you finish, you’ll get a tailored result showing if your situation looks promising, unclear, or might require more groundwork.
Note: This quiz is designed for California probate cases, but the general information may be helpful if you’re in another state.
Disclaimer: This quiz is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Please consult a qualified probate attorney for any questions you may have.
👇 Ready to see if you have a strong case?
Have you received formal notice about the estate?
- For a trust, this is usually called a Notice of Trust Administration.
- For a will, it’s often a Notice of Petition to Administer Estate.
(These formal notices are what typically start the 120-day clock to take legal action.)
If you did receive formal notice, how long ago was it?
(The typical deadline to take legal action is 120 days from the date you were served, so timing is critical.)
What is your connection to the person who passed away or their estate?
(Choose the one that fits you most closely.)
Why do you believe the trust or will might not be valid?
(Check all that apply.)
🎉 Congratulations! You just took the first step toward reclaiming your voice and standing up for what’s rightfully yours.
Enter your name and email below to see whether your situation looks promising, unclear, or might still need more groundwork.
You’ll also get a free Evidence Checklist to help you start building your case right away.
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🎯 Your situation looks promising—time to take action.
Your situation has some strong indicators that require action.
Based on your answers, you may have solid reasons to keep moving forward. This doesn’t guarantee a win, but it does suggest your case is worth actively pursuing. Now’s the time to get serious: gather your documents, create a clear timeline, and start preparing for the possibility of filing.
Be sure to open your email for your free Evidence Checklist—it’ll help you get organized right away. If it’s not in your inbox soon, check your spam folder or promotions tab.
👉 As your next step, take my free course on Probate Court, Standing, and the Statute of Limitations. It will give you the foundation to know if you’re in the right place, at the right time, and the right person to act. Start Your Free Course HERE!
🔍 Your situation has potential — keep building your case.
Your situation has some indicators that might be worth pursuing.
It isn’t a clear green light, but it’s not a dead end either. Your answers suggest there could be grounds to move forward, but you’ll need more details to know for sure.
Start by organizing any documents you have, creating a detailed timeline, and writing down specific concerns. This will help clarify whether you truly have a case — or highlight what’s still missing.
Look out for your free Evidence Checklist to help you start gathering the right information. If you don't see it shortly, check your spam folder or promotion tab.
👉 To guide your next steps, take my free course on Probate Court, Standing, and the Statute of Limitations. It’s designed to help you understand the basics and clarify whether your case is strong enough to pursue. Start Your Free Course HERE!
Not obvious — more groundwork is needed
Right now, your answers don’t point to a strong case — at least not yet.
That doesn’t mean it’s over; it just means you probably need more facts before putting in significant time, money, or emotional energy.
Try to get copies of the trust, will, or any notices you’ve received. Make a list of what you know and what you still need. Sometimes, simply filling in these gaps can reveal whether you actually have grounds to act.
You’ll find a free Evidence Checklist waiting for you at the end of this quiz to help you get organized. If you don't see it shortly, check your spam folder or promotion tab.
👉 While you’re doing that, my free course on Probate Court, Standing, and the Statute of Limitations will help you understand the basics and give you direction on what to look for next. Start Your Free Course HERE!
🚫 It doesn’t look like you have a case under these circumstances.
Based on your answers, it doesn’t appear there are strong legal grounds to contest the trust or will — at least not from the typical issues that bring people into probate court, like undue influence, lack of capacity, elder abuse, or trustee mismanagement.
Of course, every situation is unique. If you still feel something is wrong, you might consider talking to a legal professional just to be sure. Otherwise, it may simply be that your concerns fall outside what probate courts generally handle.
Thank you for taking the time to go through this quiz — knowing where you stand is powerful in itself.
👉 If you’d still like to learn more about how probate court works — and what kinds of cases it does handle — you can explore my free course on Probate Court, Standing, and the Statute of Limitations. Start Your Free Course HERE!
⚠️ Beyond the 120 days: fraud or trustee issues might still be within reach.
The typical 120-day deadline may have passed, but your concerns about fraud or mismanagement could still matter.
Based on your answers, it’s been more than 120 days since you received formal notice — which usually means the window to directly contest the trust or will on grounds like undue influence or lack of capacity has closed.
But because you mentioned possible fraud, hidden assets, or a trustee not fulfilling their legal duties, there may still be paths forward. These types of claims often fall under different timelines — sometimes up to 3 or 4 years from when the wrongdoing was discovered.
It’s important now to gather your documents, write down everything you know (including dates when you first noticed problems), and get organized. At the end of this quiz, download your free Evidence Checklist to start pulling everything together. You’ll also find a link to a short mini-course that explains how statutes, standing, and different legal grounds work — so you can make the most informed decisions.
👉 To better understand what probate courts handle — and whether your situation fits — take my free course on Probate Court, Standing, and the Statute of Limitations. It will give you the foundation to know what’s possible, and what steps to consider next. Start Your Free Course HERE.