UNFAIRLY TREATED IN A WILL?
It’s difficult to lose a loved one. This can be made worse if they have been left out of the will, unfairly treated, or if you suspect their will may be invalid, fraudulent or mishandled by the appointed Executors. It can be a delicate and stressful time for you and your family. Wyatts will dispute lawyers have experience in navigating these complex claims and can help make the process easier for you.
Let our expert will lawyers guide you to help you get your fair share.
DISPUTING OR CONTESTING A WILL
Family members or loved ones of a deceased person may feel unfairly treated in the distribution of an estate. They may feel under-recognised in the will, left out entirely, or they may believe the will is fraudulent. In some cases, they may believe that the deceased person did not have the capacity to write a will, or that they were coerced in writing their will leading to an unfair distribution. There are also cases where two wills are discovered that may be contradictory.
Wills can be disputed under the Succession Act. We understand that the process can be confusing. There is a lot of legal jargon and documents to be prepared. Our expert wills and estates lawyers have many years of experience dealing with disputes involving inheritance, succession and wills. Wyatts has a team of expert will dispute lawyers who can help you work through the complex process of disputing a will while also maintaining close personal relationships with your family.
Wills can be challenged
on a number of grounds
- A child or stepchild who has received a lesser share of an estate compared to their siblings
- A de facto partner not considered in a will
- You believe the deceased did not have the mental capacity to understand the will
- You believe the deceased was coerced into writing a will that was against their wishes
- The deceased has not left adequate provision to support their spouse, child or other dependants
- You believe that the will is fraudulent and was not written or signed by the deceased
- The will was informal and not in accordance with legal requirements, and is therefore not valid
- There are two conflicting wills written in a short space of time
- The disputed will was changed or amended after it was signed
EXECUTOR NEGLIGENCE COMPENSATION
If you are a beneficiary of an estate and believe that an executor has been negligent or failed in their duty to manage the will correctly, you may take legal action to remove them from that role. You are also entitled to seek compensation if you have suffered any financial loss because of the executor’s misconduct.
Before you dispute a will, it is important to seek legal advice from a wills and estate lawyer as soon as possible, as there are time limits on when you can act.
HOW TO GET STARTED
The process of disputing a will can be complicated, but we’ve done this for countless people just like you. We can help prepare your claim and keep you fully informed every step of the way.
If you think you might have grounds to dispute a will, contact one of Wyatts will dispute lawyers so you can be fully informed of all your options.
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CONTACT WYATTS
Tell us about the nature of your will dispute. We’ll listen to you and take the time to get to know you so we can fully understand your situation and needs.
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YOUR ELIGIBILITY
We will explain in simple terms whether you are entitled to make a claim based on what you have told us. Then we’ll offer to get started working on your behalf.
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WE GET STARTED
You decide if you would like one of our specialist will lawyers to start your case. Then we get to work for you.
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ACT NOW!
There are time limits on when you can dispute a will, and it is important to get started with your claim as soon as you realise there may be an issue with a will. Contact a Wyatts will dispute lawyer to get started.
TALK TO AN EXPERT
Will dispute claims can be complicated. If you think you have grounds to dispute a will, you need to talk to an expert wills and estates lawyer at Wyatts. Our team will treat you with care and respect, and carefully guide you through the process of making a claim. When you need to get what you are entitled to, the Wyatts team is here to help you every step of the way.
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