Disputes over wills can add extra pressure on families when grief, uncertainty and legal questions already feel hard to manage. You may be worried that the will is unfair, invalid or not accurately expressing the deceased person's wishes. You may wish to contest a will because the estate did not make an appropriate provision for you. Armstrong Legal helps clients navigate these serious matters with clear advice, dependable 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 focus exclusively on this field of law, steering 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 "is there a time limit 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 you have been left out of a will, we can advise you on contesting a will in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Tasmania, the Australian Capital Territory, Western Australia, the Northern Territory and South Australia. If you or someone else has concerns about the validity of a will, we can advise you about testamentary capacity, knowledge and approval, undue influence, fraud and any other concerns. 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 "legal challenge to deceased estate after probate" or "probate dispute lawyer". 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. At your initial consultation, your lawyer will ask about the terms of the will (if applicable), the other interested persons, your relationship with the deceased person, the nature and value of the estate 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. In contrast, for cases where you defend a will, we can support your response to the claim and preserve the interests of the estate. For some family provision claims, we may offer a "No Win No Fee" agreement, assessed on a case-by-case basis. 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. A deferred fee (Pay-at-End) arrangement may be offered in some will dispute matters if you have an existing entitlement to part of the estate or you 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 "challenging a will no win no fee" or "estate dispute attorney Melbourne". If you have questions about "apply for probate NSW" or "family provision solicitor near me", schedule an appointment today.

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