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Our Sydney Wills & Estates Lawyers are experienced in handling Wills and Estates cases. Making the process easy, rewarding and stress-free. We focus on contesting a Will and Estate administration.

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How To Contest a Will in NSW – Contesting a Will

Want to contest or dispute a will? The death of a loved one is an emotionally challenging time. Especially if you’ve been unfairly provided for in a Will. The validity of a Will can be contested after a person dies if:

The claimant believes they’re entitled to more from the deceased’s estate than they received.
They lacked the capacity to make a Will at the time they signed it
They made the Will under the influence of others

Who can contest a Will?

The law recognises a person’s right to choose who will receive their property and possessions. But, there are many good reasons why a person may choose to contest a Will. Including:

If you are a child of the person who made the Will (or an adopted child)
If you are a grandchild of the person who made the Will and were wholly or partially dependent upon them. For example, you lived with the deceased or the deceased supported you financially
If you are the ex-wife or ex-husband of the person who made the Will
If you lived with the person who made the Will at some time and you were dependent upon them to some extent (this commonly includes stepchildren or foster children)
If you were married to the person who made the Will, or you were their partner

Did you know?

You could be eligible to make a claim even if there is no Will.

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Losing a loved one can be a stressful time, let us guide you for the probate/administration process during those difficult times – our costs are regulated by law

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Fees for Wills and Estates Law

Need to contest a Will?

Most cases related to Will disputes fall under our No Win No Fee costs agreement.

This means you don’t have to pay upfront legal fees. Instead, you only pay us if we’re successful in obtaining some of the Estate you’re entitled to.

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