Family Provision – Contested Wills – Disputed Wills

There are six categories of an eligible person:

1.  The wife or husband of the deceased when the deceased died;

2.  In a de facto relationship with the deceased when he/she died;

3.  A child of the deceased;

4.  Former wives and husbands of the deceased;

5.  A person:

(i) who was, at any particular time, wholly or partly dependent on the deceased, and

(ii) who is a grandchild of the deceased person or was, at that particular time or at any other time, a member of the household of which the deceased person was a member;

6.  A person who was living with the deceased in a close personal relationship at the time of death.

If you want to contest a Will,  you should get  legal advice to ensure that your entitlements are fully protected.

At LegalPro Lawyers, your first consultation is free and we can assess your claim and advise your entitlements.

At LegalPro Lawyers, we will work with you to assess  your claim and  give you straight forward advice and  options available to resolve your claim.

We can offer a “No Win – No Fee” costs agreement in most matters relating to Will disputes. (subject to conditions).

Defending A Will as an Executor.

If you are an Executor and  you have been served with a Claim for Family Provision, we can also assist with the Legal process.

Defending a will in a Family Provision claim can be stressful and can be complicated, so it is  important to obtain competent legal advice. The legal costs as an Executor will be covered by the Estate.

At LegalPro Lawyers,  we will  guide and assist you in defending the claim and advise you in exercising your duties as an Executor.