Disputing a will can heighten the pressure on families already facing grief, uncertainty and legal questions. You may worry that a will is unfair, invalid or not a true reflection of the deceased person's wishes. Contesting a will may be something you consider when the estate has not included a sufficient provision for you. Armstrong Legal supports clients through these serious matters with clear guidance, steady support and prompt, sensitive assistance. 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. Further, our dedicated Contested Wills & Estates team has been listed 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 "is a text message will valid Australia". 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 you were excluded from a will, we can advise you on contesting it in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Tasmania, the Australian Capital Territory, Western Australia, the Northern Territory and South Australia. If the validity of a will is in dispute, we can advise you about testamentary capacity, knowledge and approval, undue influence, fraud and 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 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 "is a text message will valid WA" or "is a text message will valid NSW". Further, we understand estate disputes often involve grief and family strain, so we handle every 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. During your initial consultation, your lawyer will ask about your relationship with the deceased person, the terms of the will (if applicable), the nature and value of the estate, the other interested persons and the reason for the dispute. If you wish to contest or challenge a will, we can determine whether you may be eligible to bring a family provision claim and examine issues such as capacity, pressure, fraud or the will's execution. Meanwhile, if defending a will is required, we can guide your response to the claim and defend the estate's position. 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 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 "eligible person to contest a will Victoria" or "excluded from will Australia". If you have questions about "grant of probate QLD" or "estate dispute lawyer QLD", schedule an appointment today.

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