We are dedicated to providing exceptional legal services in all areas of Will & Estate Disputes.

We can assist you if:

• You have been left out of a will or you believe you should have received more than what was given to you;
• The will is unfair
• You are an executor defending a will
• There was no will
• Someone had an overbearing or undue influence over the contents of the will
• You are a beneficiary defending your share of the will
• The will is suspicious
• The Will was Drafted when the Deceased did not have capacity or the mental abilities to properly understand making a will.

There are several categories of “will disputes” ranging from the entire will being invalid to the terms of the will being modified to be more fair and equitable. Contact our team of expert will dispute solicitors for a no-obligation discussion and case assessment.

What is a Family Provision Claim?

The most common form of will disputes are so-called family provision claims made under the Succession Act 2006.

In New South Wales, the law allows for “Eligible Persons” to contest a Will if you believe you are entitled to more of the deceased estate than stated. A will can be contested by certain classes of people if they have been left without adequate provision.

If you believe that you have not been fairly treated or left out of a Will completely then you may have grounds to contest the Will. The experts at Langham Legal will evaluate your case and represent your interests to ensure you get the best possible outcome.

Who may contest a will or bring a family provision claim?

The categories of Eligible Persons defined in the legislation are:

• a spouse (a husband or wife);
• a de facto (including same-sex partners);
• a child (including adopted children but not stepchildren)
• a former spouse;
• a dependant who was also a grandchild or a member of the same household;
• a person who lived in a close personal relationship with the deceased.

Strict time limits apply to bring a claim to contest a will. If you think you may have a Family Provision Claim or be entitled to contest or dispute a will contact us.

What do I do if I have a family provision claim?

If we determine that you have no claim, there will be no fee from us. If we believe you have a claim, our expert lawyers will work with you from beginning to end.

Read More about Will Disputes on our specialist website WillDisputeLawyer.Sydney

To take advantage of a free initial consultation send us a message or telephone us on (02) 8006 1596