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CONTESTED WILLS

Armstrong Legal has a talented and dedicated team of contested wills lawyers who manage all aspects of will disputes including contesting, challenging and defending wills. Our contested wills lawyers work exclusively in this area of law, and are committed to helping recently bereaved clients in their time of need They offer sensitive, empathetic, professional and timely services so that you can feel confident that you understand all your options and that your interests will be protected.

If you are considering contesting or challenging a will, or if you need to defend a will against a claim by another person, contact our friendly team of contested wills lawyers for an assessment of your case. Our team will listen to your unique circumstances and provide clear advice as to vour prospects of success.

Our Contested Wills Team


Alun Hill

Accredited Specialist in Wills and Estates Law - National Practice Director – Sydney

Kelly Weston

Accredited Specialist in Wills and Estates Law - Special Counsel - Sydney

Luisa Di Bernardo

Accredited Specialist in Contested Estates Law - Managing Associate - Melbourne

James Daly

Contested Estates - Managing Associate - Brisbane

Jodie Hall

Contested Wills - Senior Associate - Melbourne

Aimee Collantes

Contested Estate Law - Senior Associate - Sydney

Genevieve Krienke

Contested Estate Law - Solicitor - Melbourne

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For many families, will disputes arise during a period already marked by grief and uncertainty. You may also question whether the will is fair, valid or a true representation of the deceased person's wishes. As such, Armstrong Legal has spent more than 30 years helping Australians handle major legal matters with clarity and care across various areas of practice, which include contested wills, criminal law, family law, corporate crime and traffic law. Our dedicated Contested Wills & Estates team has earned consistent recognition from Doyle's Guide as a Recommended Wills & Estates Litigation Law Firm every year from 2021 to 2025. This award underscores our team's professional expertise in estate disputes and our commitment to bringing you useful, timely advice. We have also grown into a national law firm with offices in many states and territories, and our lawyers practise exclusively in contested wills, providing clear guidance to help you understand your responsibilities and the steps ahead. We approach every matter with integrity, openness and a genuine focus on your interests so that you feel heard and reassured from the start. So, whether you're searching for "letters of administration ACT" or something else for trusted legal guidance, we'll help you make 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 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. 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 also provide support for other estate disputes, including matters of 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 "letters of administration SA" or "letters of administration Australia". 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 considering challenging or contesting a will, we can evaluate your eligibility for a family provision claim and review concerns about testamentary capacity, undue pressure, fraud or how the will was made. On the other hand, should you need to defend a will, we can help you reply to the claim and protect 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. In some will dispute matters, a deferred fee (Pay-at-End) arrangement may be offered if you are the executor appointed under the will or you 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 "when can a will be contested" or "family provision claim lawyer". If you have questions about "contest a will lawyer bendigo" or "family provision legal help Adelaide", schedule an appointment today.

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

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About Armstrong Legal

For many families, will disputes arise during a period already marked by grief and uncertainty. You may also question whether the will is fair, valid or a true representation of the deceased person's wishes. As such, Armstrong Legal has spent more than 30 years helping Australians handle major legal matters with clarity and care across various areas of practice, which include contested wills, criminal law, family law, corporate crime and traffic law. Our dedicated Contested Wills & Estates team has earned consistent recognition from Doyle's Guide as a Recommended Wills & Estates Litigation Law Firm every year from 2021 to 2025. This award underscores our team's professional expertise in estate disputes and our commitment to bringing you useful, timely advice. We have also grown into a national law firm with offices in many states and territories, and our lawyers practise exclusively in contested wills, providing clear guidance to help you understand your responsibilities and the steps ahead. We approach every matter with integrity, openness and a genuine focus on your interests so that you feel heard and reassured from the start. So, whether you're searching for "letters of administration ACT" or something else for trusted legal guidance, we'll help you make 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 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. 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 also provide support for other estate disputes, including matters of 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 "letters of administration SA" or "letters of administration Australia". 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 considering challenging or contesting a will, we can evaluate your eligibility for a family provision claim and review concerns about testamentary capacity, undue pressure, fraud or how the will was made. On the other hand, should you need to defend a will, we can help you reply to the claim and protect 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. In some will dispute matters, a deferred fee (Pay-at-End) arrangement may be offered if you are the executor appointed under the will or you 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 "when can a will be contested" or "family provision claim lawyer". If you have questions about "contest a will lawyer bendigo" or "family provision legal help Adelaide", schedule an appointment today.

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