Will disputes can increase the strain on families already feeling the weight of dealing with grief, uncertainty and legal questions. 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 specialise exclusively in this field and guide clients through their rights, responsibilities and next steps with professionalism and empathy. In addition, our dedicated Contested Wills & Estates team has been highlighted in Doyle's Guide as 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 "how many years do you have to contest a will". We prioritise your needs and provide clear advice so you can make well-informed, confident choices.

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. Where the validity of a will is disputed, we can advise you about undue influence, fraud, testamentary capacity, knowledge and approval, 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 assist with other estate disputes, including 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 "cost contesting will" or "does it cost alot to contest a will". 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 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 want to contest or challenge a will, we can evaluate your potential eligibility for a family provision claim and investigate any concerns about capacity, coercion, fraud or the will's creation. Contrasting this, if you must defend a will, we can assist in responding to the claim and safeguarding the estate's interests. For some family provision claims, a "No Win No Fee" agreement may be offered, subject to a case-by-case assessment. This means your legal fees would only need to be paid if you obtain 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 in some will dispute matters if you have an existing entitlement to part of the estate or are the executor appointed under the will. You can speak with our contested wills lawyers for an obligation-free case assessment, whether you're browsing for "family provision law firm WA" or "can a will be contested by a sibling". If you have questions about "will dispute lawyers QLD" or "contest will solicitors", schedule an appointment today.

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