Contesting a Will?
I can help.
Caring and empathetic litigation support for when things haven’t turned out the way you hoped or expected.
Helping you dispute a Will or navigate the legal complexities of estate litigation as the Executor of a Will
Whether you feel like you’ve been hard done by or you’re simply trying to uphold a deceased family member’s wishes, I can help you through the litigation process, whatever side you’re coming from. Dealing with a deceased estate can be difficult for Executors. From mountains of paperwork to legal jargon and simmering family disputes, they’re the last things you want to deal with when you’re grieving the loss of someone important in your life. And that’s where I can come in to support you with advice on how to navigate the process.
Wills and estate disputes can be tricky, but they don’t have to be messy.
Having a lawyer in arms reach is perfect for you if:
You feel you have been unfairly accounted for in a Will
You want to settle a dispute over a Will in peace
You have concerns about the state of mind of the deceased when they made their Will and whether they were influenced in the process
You find yourself in the role of an Executor or Administrator for an estate, and there's a claim or challenge being put forward, and you don’t know what to do
You’ve noticed promises made by the deceased are not articulated in the Will
You want to maintain family peace, however an Attorney has misused their rights.
In a nutshell, these are the kind of things I can assist you with in regard to making or defending claims in a Will.
Testator Family Maintenance;
Lack of Testamentary Capacity;
Undue Influence; and
Breach of trust (if you are the beneficiary of an estate and you are not happy with the way the Executor is administering the estate).
How together we’ll work through the estate litigation process
Step 1
BOOK A FREE 30 MINUTE CHAT
It can be hard to know where to start with an estate dispute or whether you even have a claim. That’s why I offer a free 30-minute appointment to discuss your matter with all sensitivity.
Step 2
RECEIVE YOUR QUOTE
After the initial consult, where I can determine if indeed you have a claim, I’ll send you a cost agreement with instructions for setting up a trust for your monthly payment.
Step 3
SUPPORT THROUGH THE LITIGATION PROCESS
From here on out, I support you each step of the way.
Get an expert on your side today and feel confident contesting or defending a Will.
Who is eligible to make a claim on an estate?
The following people are generally eligible to contest a Will, including:
Spouses (current and previous)
De facto partners
Children (including some stepchildren)
Anyone who shared the same home with the person who passed away (depending on the circumstances)