Estate Disputes

We can advise you on the best course of action for contesting a Will or opposing an application brought against an Estate. An estate dispute can arise for many reasons.

You may find that a will does not make sense. The will may have been prepared by a beneficiary of the will with no independent legal advice. The will maker may have lost the testamentary capacity to sign a will, or the will was drafted under the undue influence of another person.

Sometimes the will isn’t clear and it’s hard to understand the meaning of the will. Or there may be a series of wills that make sense and suddenly, a new will surfaces that is very different or suspicious.

Remember, however, that time limits are very important in these sorts of matters. You should not delay seeking legal advice as soon as possible.

Superannuation including Self Managed Funds are an element increasingly under consideration in today’s estate plans and in particular transactions where borrowing is involved are becoming more commonplace. Estate planning depending on the circumstances may involve considerations of asset protection.