A New Jersey Caveat (Against Probate of Will) is a legal document used to challenge the validity of a will when it is presented for probate in New Jersey. When an individual files a caveat, they are essentially contesting or objecting to the validity of the will. The caveat must be filed with the Surrogate’s Court and is then forwarded to the executor to be answered. The primary purpose of a New Jersey Caveat (Against Probate of Will) is to prevent a will from being probated when it is not valid. The party filing the caveat must have standing, which means they must have a personal or legal interest in the will. Common reasons for filing a caveat include questions of testamentary capacity, undue influence, fraud, forgery, and failure to meet the requirements of the New Jersey Statutes of Wills. There are three primary types of New Jersey Caveat (Against Probate of Will): 1) Reprobate Caveat, 2) Post-probate Caveat, and 3) Probate Caveat. A Reprobate Caveat is filed before the will is presented for probate. A Post-probate Caveat is filed after the will has been presented for probate. A Probate Caveat is the most common type of caveat and is filed after a will has been admitted to probate. If the Surrogate’s Court believes the caveat has merit, a hearing will be scheduled to address the issues raised by the caveat. If the court finds the will is invalid, the caveat will be allowed, and they will not be probated.