Contesting a Will

An estate dispute can arise when the meaning of the deceased person’s Will is understood, but surviving family members are not happy with the terms and wish to challenge the Will to receive a fairer allocation.

When this occurs, we can assist either the executors or administrators to defend the terms of the Will or the beneficiaries to mount a challenge.

Regularly acting on both sides of this scenario adds depth to our lawyers’ expertise, which can then be used to the client’s advantage.

There are very strict timelines for such a claim, so please contact us as soon as possible so we can schedule a meeting and advise you of the next steps.

Applications for Approval of Compromises in Testator Family Maintenance Cases

It is common that a claim contesting a Will is settled between the parties, however, where there is someone affected by the settlement that is either a minor or a person under a disability, then any settlement must be approved by the Court in order for it to be valid. 

We can act for any party involved in such applications and have successfully received approval of many settlements.