Estate Litigation and Family Provision Claims - Probate Lawyers Directory

Some Wills treat family members unjustly, whilst others ignore the financial needs of dependents.

What's more, a Will itself may be challenged if the will maker did not know or approve of its contents, did not possess the requisite mental capacity, or was a victim of undue influence.

Informal Wills, i.e. Wills which are either unsigned or incorrectly witnessed, are always problematical documents, subject to close scrutiny by Probate Courts.

A Will can be contested or challenged if...

• it has been incorrectly executed or tampered with
• it was executed under pressure from others, or the will maker was incapable of making a Will
• it has been incorrectly administered
• insufficient provision has been made in a Will for a spouse, child or close relative
• the will maker has failed to meet a financial obligation to provide for certain persons, including dependents, under existing State or Territory family provision law

Our Probate Lawyers take instructions to...

• challenge unfair, irregular or informal wills
• contest Grant of Probate or Administration applications
• apply to a Court for family provision on behalf of worthy relatives or dependents
• resist family provision claims made against Estates that have no merit

This website is dedicated to helping you find a Probate Lawyer located near you to assist you handle all the complicated legal issues associated with Wills and Estates generally.

Most of our Probate Lawyers and Solicitors give short, free legal advice on first telephone contact.

Many Probate Lawyers accept instructions on a cost contingency basis. Enquiries are welcome.

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