Often, will disputes arise during a difficult, uncertain period when families are grieving and attempting to decide how to move forward. You could be doubtful that the will is fair or valid or that it matches the true wishes of the deceased. At Armstrong Legal, we help clients manage these sensitive matters with clear advice, care and practical guidance. We're a national law firm with more than 30 years of experience, and we have helped Australians with serious legal matters across several areas, including contested wills, criminal law, family law, corporate crime and traffic law. Our lawyers guide clients through matters of contested wills, outlining rights, responsibilities and practical next steps with professionalism and empathy. Our lawyers specialise in contested wills, working only in this area of law to provide dedicated support during complex estate disputes. With open and honest communication, we ensure that clients are listened to and informed from the beginning. We put your interests first and provide clear guidance so that you can make confident decisions, which is helpful when you're researching "inadequate provision will Victoria" or "success rate of contesting a will in NSW". Doyle's Guide, one of Australia's most trusted legal directories, has even featured our Contested Wills & Estates team and named us a Recommended Wills & Estates Litigation Law Firm every year from 2021 to 2025.

At Armstrong Legal, we help clients resolve will disputes by providing clear, practical advice on contesting, challenging and defending a will. Our contested wills lawyers will explain your rights, assess your options and help you understand the likely path forward, acting promptly to safeguard your position before deadlines may pass. If you find that you've been left out of a will or believe that the estate did not make adequate provision for you, we can advise you on contesting it. If you believe a will may be invalid, we can advise you on challenging a will where concerns involve testamentary capacity, undue influence, fraud or any other concerns that you or someone else may have about the validity of the will. If you are an executor or administrator, we can provide legal guidance on defending a will against claims about validity or family provision. We also provide assistance for other estate disputes, including disagreements about statutory will issues, estate administration, executor removal and other equitable claims such as promissory estoppel. As laws vary across states, we offer legal advice in New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, the Northern Territory, Tasmania and South Australia. Our national team includes lawyers across Australia who speak languages other than English, so you can turn to us, no matter if you've been looking up "inadequate provision will Victoria", "particulars of grounds of objection QLD" or "cases where family provision claims in QLD have been dismissed".

Taking action starts with a clear conversation. We connect you with a contested wills lawyer who listens to your circumstances and assesses your case when you contact us. Our initial consultations are provided with no obligations required. We begin with focused questions on your relationship to the departed, the will's terms, the nature and value of the estate and the grounds of the dispute. For instance, where you wish to contest a will, we can assess if you are eligible to make a family provision claim, explain what factors are important for your claim to succeed and what evidence may support your case. At each stage, we give structured guidance on your available options, likely next steps, possible costs and any time limits that may impact your rights. We also recognise that financial stress is a common worry, and so we may offer "No Win No Fee" or deferred fee (Pay-at-End) arrangements on a case-by-case basis after assessing your circumstances and the merits of your case. What's more, you can reach out to us when you're curious about "is there a time limit to contest a will" or "can you contest a will after probate is granted". 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 "estate dispute lawyer QLD" or "how many years do you have 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