If you have been left out of a Will or you don’t believe adequate provision was made for you in a Will, you may be eligible to make a claim on a deceased’s Estate.
The following are “eligible persons” who may make a Family Provision Claim:
An eligible person has twelve (12) months from the date of the deceased’s death to commence a Family Provision Claim in the Supreme Court. Before the claim proceeds to a hearing, it is compulsory that the eligible person making the claim and the Executor of the Estate attend a Mediation to attempt to settle the claim.
Our team of Estate Planning lawyers, together with our Dispute Resolution team are experienced in assessing the likelihood of success, both when we represent an eligible person challenging a Will and when we represent the Executor of the Estate who is defending a family provision claim.
We focus on ensuring that a strategic plan is made to resolve the dispute in a cost effective and timely manner, while keeping our clients informed at all stages throughout the dispute.
For more information on who can contest a Will contact Krystle Wolthers on (02) 4626 5077 or email Krystle on kwolthers@marsdens.net.au
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