There are many reasons why an estate would be disputed. In this guide from Will Challenge Lawyers, we’ll go over some of the most common reasons. With over 40 years of experience in the industry, we’ve long been a trusted provider of will and estate disputation services. We’ll cover fraudulent activities, family provision claims, unclear or ambiguous wording and improper execution of the will. If you have any questions regarding estate or will disputation, or if you’d like to have a detailed conversation with our team of experts, make sure to reach out to us today.
Fraudulent Activities
Fraudulent activities refer to a situation in which the will was created under inappropriate or illegal circumstances. This could be due to many reasons, including:
- The will was forged.
- The will was created under circumstances in which the testator (the person whose will it was) was misinformed.
- The will was created whilst the testator was not of sound mind.
If you suspect that a will was created under fraudulent circumstances, it’s important that you contact an experienced estate lawyer as quickly as possible. The Will Challenge Lawyers are one of the best estate dispute lawyers in Sydney and should be your first point of call.
Unclear or Ambiguous Wording
Occasionally, a will contains confusing language that leads to disagreement with its recipients. This could range from what is bequeathed, to the terms of the will and a number of other conditions.
Improper Administration
Improper administration of a will refers to when the chosen executor of a will does so improperly or illegally. This can include distributing assets incorrectly, an unreasonable delay during any stage of the administration, excessive personal hostility between the executor and a beneficiary or a conflict of interest between the terms of the will and the interests of the executor.
Family Provision Claims
This refers to eligible family members who have been either left out of the will or received a smaller than expected share. Any such member must file a family provision claim to be eligible.
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