Will disputes often arise just as you're trying to determine what happens next while coping with the loss of a loved one. This period, where feelings and legal duties overlap, will require clear advice, making it easier to know where things stand. Armstrong Legal is a national law firm with more than 30 years of experience in helping Australians with significant legal matters, including contested wills, criminal law, family law, corporate crime and traffic law. To help you avoid unnecessary confusion and understand your rights, our dedicated Contested Wills & Estates team combines a compassionate and practical approach with specialist knowledge, focusing exclusively on this area. Clear communication, openness and honesty define how we work with you from the outset, as we explain legal issues in plain English while placing your interests at the centre of every discussion. Every part of our service reflects integrity, fair pricing and a genuine dedication to helping clients make informed decisions. This commitment has also been recognised by Doyle's Guide, which named us a Recommended Wills & Estates Litigation Law Firm every year from 2021 to 2025. This shows the consistent standards we bring to every matter, so you can rely on us, whether you've been looking up "defending a family provision claim", "claim against estate Australia" or something else.

We assist clients with all aspects of will disputes, such as challenging, defending and contested wills, helping clients in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Tasmania, the Australian Capital Territory, Western Australia, the Northern Territory and South Australia. Our legal team can assist in this distinct and specialist area if you believe you have been left out of a will. On the other hand, challenging a will may be appropriate where there are concerns about testamentary capacity, lack of knowledge and approval, undue influence, fraud or other issues affecting the validity of the document. If you are an executor or administrator, we can also assist with defending a will against claims relating to validity, family provision or the administration of the estate. Since the relevant legislation and court procedures differ between states and territories, our lawyers provide tailored advice. We also advise on a broad range of related matters, including disputes over executor appointments, estate administration, the construction of a will, errors in a will and various equitable claims. This means that regardless of whether you're interested in "claim against estate Australia", "eligible persons family provision claim NSW" or "claims against an estate", you receive guidance that reflects the requirements of your particular matter.

The first step is a straightforward conversation. When you contact us, we connect you with a contested wills lawyer who listens to your situation and assesses your case. Our initial consultations are conducted obligation-free. We start by asking focused questions about your relationship to the deceased, the terms of the will, the nature and value of the estate and the cause of the dispute. For example, if you wish to contest a will, we can identify what evidence may support your case, assess your eligibility to make a family provision claim and explain what factors are important for your claim to succeed. At each stage, we provide structured guidance about your available options, likely next steps, possible costs and any time limits that might impact your rights. And because we know that financial stress is a frequent worry, we may provide "No Win No Fee" or deferred fee (Pay-at-End) arrangements on a case-by-case basis after reviewing your circumstances and the merits of your case. What's more, you can reach out to us when you're curious about "apply for probate NT" or "eligible person to contest a will Victoria". If you want to contest or challenge a will, need to defend a will against a claim by another person, or would like to ask us about "how can a will be contested" or "is there a time limit to contest a will", contact our friendly team of contested wills lawyers for an assessment of your case.

Disclaimer: No win no fee eligibility is assessed on a case by case basis