As you might expect, not everybody may legally dispute a will; various conditions must be met to ensure eligibility. You must then be able to prove that the will is unjust in a New South Wales court of law. The Will Challenge Lawyers are your trusted estate dispute lawyers on both counts. We can help you determine if you are eligible to dispute a will and we can provide expert advice and representation.
Can You Contest a Will?
While the list of who is legally able to dispute a will is quite lengthy, you must meet certain criteria. If you feel that you may not have been adequately provided for within a will and you had a relationship with the deceased such as those mentioned below, we recommend that you get in touch with us as soon as possible. This includes people who were named in a will but were not provided for to the expected extent and those who were not named at all but feel they should have been.
Persons Who Can Claim Against an Estate
You may be eligible to contest a will if you are one of the following:
- a child of the deceased
- a spouse or ex-spouse of the deceased
- a former dependent of the deceased
- a grandchild who was a dependent of the deceased
- a dependent of the deceased who had a relationship not mentioned above
Other factors which may affect your eligibility include such considerations as your financial needs, your age, the length of your relationship with the deceased or the size of the estate in question.
Experienced Estate Dispute Lawyers
If you feel you may be entitled to challenge a will, we recommend that you get in touch with our team at The Will Challenge Lawyers as soon as possible so we can start investigating on your behalf. The chance of success will depend upon your eligibility and your representation. It is therefore essential that you have the support of qualified and experienced estate dispute lawyers.
Are you thinking of contesting a will in NSW? Talk to an expert will contest lawyer at The Will Challenge Lawyers by calling 1800 098 113 today.