Disputed wills
This is a complex area for families to navigate after the death of a family member.
The common area of dispute is whether the will makes adequate provision for someone.
We can provide you with the necessary advice about these and associated matters whether you are a claimant or an executor.
People have Will’s to ensure that once they pass away, they have a say in how their assets are shared amongst the people in their life. While the wishes of people after they pass away are respected, there are some cases when a Will needs to be disputed because it treats someone unfairly or fails to provide for them at all.
People who can dispute a Will include the children, spouse or other family members of the deceased. If you are not related to the deceased, you may still be able to dispute the Will if you can show that you had a close and meaningful relationship with the deceased that would create the expectation that you should have been included in the Will.
The above information is related to Victoria. For information outside the state, please contact our office for specific information as potential cases and time frames vary from state to state.
There are many reasons why you may need to dispute a Will after someone has passed away.
The above information is related to Victoria. For information outside the state, please contact our office for specific information as potential cases and time frames vary from state to state.
If you think that a Will fails to provide for you, doesn’t reflect the deceased’s wishes or has not being executed properly, it’s important that you get some professional advice as to how to go about achieving a fair outcome for you, the deceased and everyone involved.
The above information is related to Victoria. For information outside the state, please contact our office for specific information as potential cases and time frames vary from state to state.