Tennessee PROBATE — Will Contest Procedures involve challenging the validity of a will or other form of testamentary document in the state of Tennessee. The party contesting the will must file a complaint in the probate court of the county where the will was filed. The complaint must include the grounds for contesting the will, such as fraud, duress, lack of testamentary capacity, undue influence, or forgery. The contesting party must also provide evidence of the grounds. Types of Tennessee PROBATE — Will Contest Procedures include: 1. Formal Will Contest: A formal will contest involves a full trial in a probate court with evidence presented by each side and a ruling by a judge. 2. Informal Will Contest: An informal will contest involves informal proceedings before a probate court with evidence presented and a ruling by the court. 3. Summary Will Contest: A summary will contest involves a summary proceeding in front of a probate court with the court making the decision based upon the evidence presented. 4. Constructive Will Contest: A constructive will contest involves a challenge to the process used to execute the will or to the execution of the will itself. 5. Caveat: A caveat is a document that is filed with the probate court to contest the validity of a will. The caveat must be filed within the applicable time period and include the grounds for contesting the will.