Which action is a caveat in relation to a will?

A caveat in relation to a will is a formal warning or admonition that serves to challenge the validity of the will. By submitting a request to contest the will, an interested party can temporarily prevent the probate process from moving forward until the contest is resolved. This is significant because it allows individuals who have standing—such as beneficiaries or those who believe they have a claim against the estate—to formally express their objections or concerns regarding the legitimacy of the will or the circumstances surrounding its execution.

In contrast, an amendment to a last will involves changes made to the existing will and does not inherently contest its validity. Changing an executor pertains to the administrative aspects of the will, and a declaration of executor authority affirms that a designated executor has the legal right to manage the estate, neither of which directly challenge the will itself. Thus, the primary function of a caveat is to dispute and seek a review of the will's validity, making the request to contest the will the correct action linking it to the concept of a caveat.