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Armstrong Legal has a talented and dedicated team of contested wills lawyers who manage all aspects of will disputes including contesting, challenging and defending wills. Our contested wills lawyers work exclusively in this area of law, and are committed to helping recently bereaved clients in their time of need They offer sensitive, empathetic, professional and timely services so that you can feel confident that you understand all your options and that your interests will be protected.

If you are considering contesting or challenging a will, or if you need to defend a will against a claim by another person, contact our friendly team of contested wills lawyers for an assessment of your case. Our team will listen to your unique circumstances and provide clear advice as to vour prospects of success.

Our Contested Wills Team


Alun Hill

Accredited Specialist in Wills and Estates Law - National Practice Director – Sydney

Kelly Weston

Accredited Specialist in Wills and Estates Law - Special Counsel - Sydney

Luisa Di Bernardo

Accredited Specialist in Contested Estates Law - Managing Associate - Melbourne

James Daly

Contested Estates - Managing Associate - Brisbane

Jodie Hall

Contested Wills - Senior Associate - Melbourne

Aimee Collantes

Contested Estate Law - Senior Associate - Sydney

Genevieve Krienke

Contested Estate Law - Solicitor - Melbourne

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It is understandable to question whether the outcome is fair and what legal options may be available if you believe the estate has not provided for you properly. You may be questioning whether a will is valid or genuinely captures the wishes of the person who has passed away, or you may have doubts about being left with less than expected or excluded altogether. Working exclusively in this specialised area of law, Armstrong Legal's Contested Wills & Estates team provides timely, concise and professional guidance tailored to your circumstances rather than general legal advice. For more than 30 years, our national law firm has helped Australians manage significant legal matters with care and precision, approaching clients with openness, honesty and respect. From your first conversation, we focus on explaining your position so you can make informed decisions with confidence instead of relying on assumptions. Fair pricing, integrity and a genuine commitment to your interests guide the way we work at every stage of the legal process. We have also been consistently recognised by Doyle's Guide as a Recommended Wills & Estates Litigation Law Firm every year from 2021 to 2025, showing our consistent expertise in legal matters, no matter if you've been searching for "contest will lawyer" or something else.

Armstrong Legal helps clients with the full range of will disputes, including contesting a will, challenging a will, defending a will, executor disputes, administration disputes, will construction disputes and equitable claims against estates. Our contested wills lawyers explain your rights, assess your options and help you understand the likely path forward so you can make informed decisions before taking the next step. If you have been omitted from a will, we can advise you on your options for contesting it in New South Wales, Victoria, Western Australia, the Northern Territory, Queensland, Tasmania, the Australian Capital Territory and South Australia. When concerns arise about the validity of a will, we can advise you about fraud, undue influence, knowledge and approval, testamentary capacity and any other concerns that you or someone else may have. If you are an executor or administrator, we can help you in defending a will against claims about validity or family provision. We also offer guidance on other estate disputes, for example, will construction, rectification, executor removal, statutory wills, estate administration disputes and most other disputes involving deceased estates. Our national team includes specialist lawyers across Australia who understand diverse cultures, all of them ready to help, whether you've been looking up "contest a will solicitor Victoria" or "contest a will attorney Melbourne". In addition, we recognise that estate disputes can bring grief and family tension, so we manage each case with compassion and respect.

To get started, reach out to us to speak with one of our contested wills lawyers. During our obligation-free initial consultation, you can discuss your relationship with the deceased, the terms of the will where applicable, the nature and value of the estate, the other interested parties and the reason for the dispute so that we can gain a clear understanding of your circumstances. Next, we can assess whether you may be eligible to make a family provision claim, look into concerns about the validity of a will or help you respond to a claim if you're defending a will. If you've been looking up "can a will be contested" or "contesting a will solicitors near me" to find support, we can explain your options, the likely next steps, possible costs and any relevant time limits. Following an assessment of your eligibility and the merits of your claim, we may offer to act on a "No Win No Fee" basis for some family provision claims. Similarly, if you have an existing entitlement to part of the estate or you're the executor appointed under the will, we may offer a deferred fee (Pay-at-End) arrangement in some will dispute matters. If you've been researching "will contest lawyers ballarat", "inheritance disputes lawyer" and beyond, get an appointment with a lawyer now.

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

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It is understandable to question whether the outcome is fair and what legal options may be available if you believe the estate has not provided for you properly. You may be questioning whether a will is valid or genuinely captures the wishes of the person who has passed away, or you may have doubts about being left with less than expected or excluded altogether. Working exclusively in this specialised area of law, Armstrong Legal's Contested Wills & Estates team provides timely, concise and professional guidance tailored to your circumstances rather than general legal advice. For more than 30 years, our national law firm has helped Australians manage significant legal matters with care and precision, approaching clients with openness, honesty and respect. From your first conversation, we focus on explaining your position so you can make informed decisions with confidence instead of relying on assumptions. Fair pricing, integrity and a genuine commitment to your interests guide the way we work at every stage of the legal process. We have also been consistently recognised by Doyle's Guide as a Recommended Wills & Estates Litigation Law Firm every year from 2021 to 2025, showing our consistent expertise in legal matters, no matter if you've been searching for "contest will lawyer" or something else.

Armstrong Legal helps clients with the full range of will disputes, including contesting a will, challenging a will, defending a will, executor disputes, administration disputes, will construction disputes and equitable claims against estates. Our contested wills lawyers explain your rights, assess your options and help you understand the likely path forward so you can make informed decisions before taking the next step. If you have been omitted from a will, we can advise you on your options for contesting it in New South Wales, Victoria, Western Australia, the Northern Territory, Queensland, Tasmania, the Australian Capital Territory and South Australia. When concerns arise about the validity of a will, we can advise you about fraud, undue influence, knowledge and approval, testamentary capacity and any other concerns that you or someone else may have. If you are an executor or administrator, we can help you in defending a will against claims about validity or family provision. We also offer guidance on other estate disputes, for example, will construction, rectification, executor removal, statutory wills, estate administration disputes and most other disputes involving deceased estates. Our national team includes specialist lawyers across Australia who understand diverse cultures, all of them ready to help, whether you've been looking up "contest a will solicitor Victoria" or "contest a will attorney Melbourne". In addition, we recognise that estate disputes can bring grief and family tension, so we manage each case with compassion and respect.

To get started, reach out to us to speak with one of our contested wills lawyers. During our obligation-free initial consultation, you can discuss your relationship with the deceased, the terms of the will where applicable, the nature and value of the estate, the other interested parties and the reason for the dispute so that we can gain a clear understanding of your circumstances. Next, we can assess whether you may be eligible to make a family provision claim, look into concerns about the validity of a will or help you respond to a claim if you're defending a will. If you've been looking up "can a will be contested" or "contesting a will solicitors near me" to find support, we can explain your options, the likely next steps, possible costs and any relevant time limits. Following an assessment of your eligibility and the merits of your claim, we may offer to act on a "No Win No Fee" basis for some family provision claims. Similarly, if you have an existing entitlement to part of the estate or you're the executor appointed under the will, we may offer a deferred fee (Pay-at-End) arrangement in some will dispute matters. If you've been researching "will contest lawyers ballarat", "inheritance disputes lawyer" and beyond, get an appointment with a lawyer now.

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