Disputes over a will can place added pressure on families at a time when grief, uncertainty and legal questions are already difficult to cope with. You may be concerned that a will is unfair, is invalid or does not reflect the deceased person's intentions. You may want to contest a will where the estate has not made sufficient provision for you. Armstrong Legal helps clients move through these serious matters with clear advice, steady support and timely, sensitive guidance. As a national law firm with more than 30 years of experience, we have helped Australians manage complex legal issues across contested wills, criminal law, family law, corporate crime and traffic law. Our contested wills lawyers work only in this area and support clients through their rights, responsibilities and next steps with professionalism and empathy. Not just that, but Doyle's Guide has named our dedicated Contested Wills & Estates team a Recommended Wills & Estates Litigation Law Firm every year from 2021 to 2025. We work with clients in an open and honest way, making sure you feel listened to and informed from the beginning, including when you're enquiring about "estate litigation lawyer Melbourne". We put your interests first and provide clear guidance so you can make confident, well-informed decisions.

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 a will has excluded you as a beneficiary, we can advise on contesting it in New South Wales, Western Australia, the Northern Territory, Victoria, Queensland, Tasmania, the Australian Capital Territory and South Australia. When the validity of a will is in dispute, we can advise you on testamentary capacity, knowledge and approval, undue influence, fraud 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 can also help with a range of other estate disputes, such as 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 "probate disputes lawyers" or "estate dispute solicitor Victoria". Moreover, we recognise that estate disputes can involve grief and family tension, so we approach each matter with compassion and respect.

To get started with Armstrong Legal, reach out to us about speaking with a contested wills lawyer regarding your situation, as we offer obligation-free initial consultations. Your lawyer will ask during your initial consultation about the terms of the will (if applicable), your relationship with the deceased person, the nature and value of the estate, the other interested persons and the reason for the dispute. If you are challenging or contesting a will, we can evaluate whether you qualify for a family provision claim and review questions about capacity, pressure, fraud or the manner in which the will was made. On the other hand, should you need to defend a will, we will help you reply to the claim and protect the estate's interests. For certain family provision claims, we may provide a "No Win No Fee" agreement assessed on a case-by-case basis. This means that your legal fees would only be payable if you secure a successful outcome, such as reaching a settlement with the estate or the court ordering provision for you. We may offer a deferred fee (Pay-at-End) arrangement if, in some will dispute matters, you are the executor appointed under the will or have an existing entitlement to part of the estate. You can speak with our contested wills lawyers for an obligation-free case assessment, whether you're browsing for "will contest lawyers ballarat" or "making a claim against an estate NSW". If you have questions about "specialist lawyer contesting wills" or "eligible person to contest a will Victoria", schedule an appointment today.

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