Will Dispute Lawyers in Sydney, Brisbane & Melbourne

WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO DISPUTE A WILL

You are eligible to dispute a will if you are a close family member, dependent or someone who had a significant relationship with the deceased and believe you have not been adequately provided for. This includes situations where you have been left out of the will, received less than what is fair, or believe the will is invalid due to fraud, undue influence, lack of capacity or conflicting versions of the will. There are many situations where a will can be legally challenged. Common grounds include:

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

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 will 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 help eligible family members and dependants understand who can dispute a will and guide them through the complex process, while maintaining close personal relationships with your family.