Estate Disputes
Expert advice from an Accredited Specialist for your peace of mind.
Expert advice from an Accredited Specialist for your peace of mind.
After a person passes away, there may be someone who was excluded from the Will or someone who believes that the Will did not adequately provide for them.
We are able to assist if you have been left out of a will unfairly or not received an adequate or fair amount.
We can also help executors and administrators of an estate when someone makes a claim against that estate.
The process of disputing or challenging a will is typically known as a testator’s family maintenance claim (TFM claim) or further provision claim.
Our Wills & Estate Specialist Rebecca Healy is the only specialist in the local area. She is highly experienced and compassionate ensuring the best outcomes for you.
Common questions about estate disputes
Disputing or defending a Will is often an emotional and complex process. We have provided answers to frequently asked questions to help you better understand your options and the legal steps involved. For compassionate, expert advice, our specialist team is ready to help.
Yes. If you are an eligible person and can demonstrate the deceased had a moral duty to provide for your proper maintenance and support, you can contest the Will.
No. The vast majority of estate disputes and Part IV claims in Victoria are resolved out of court through mediation and negotiation, reducing costs and emotional stress.
You must lodge a claim to contest a Will within 6 months from the date Probate or Letters of Administration are granted. Extensions are available on rare and specific occasions.
Under Victorian law, "eligible persons" such as spouses, domestic partners, children, step-children, and in some cases other types of dependents, can make a further provision claim if not adequately provided for in the Will.
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