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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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Families must deal with grief while dealing with uncertainty regarding the deceased person's estate, as will disputes frequently occur during an already challenging time. Perhaps you are unsure whether your provision was adequate, whether the will itself is valid or whether a claim against the estate requires your response. Helping Australians address complex legal matters for more than 30 years, Armstrong Legal handles issues involving contested wills and family law as well as criminal law, corporate crime and traffic law. Every matter is handled with professionalism, empathy and respect as we provide clear, practical advice on your rights, responsibilities and the legal options available to you. Our approach is built on openness, honesty and integrity, helping ensure you receive legal guidance that supports informed decisions without unnecessary complexity. As a national law firm with offices across different states and territories, we are well placed to assist clients and help them feel heard from the start. In addition to our Contested Wills & Estates team that has been consistently recognised by Doyle's Guide, we have also been named as a Recommended Wills & Estates Litigation Law Firm every year from 2021 to 2025, so those looking into "family provision law firm WA" or "probate dispute solicitors near me" can trust that we have the expertise to help clients navigate different disputes.

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. We can advise you on contesting a will if you find that you've been omitted from it or believe that the estate has not made an appropriate provision for you. 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. We can advise you on defending a will from claims about validity or family provision if you act as the executor or administrator. 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. Because laws vary from state to state, we offer legal advice across 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 "probate dispute solicitors near me", "probate lawyer WA" or "family provision law firms Perth".

Initial consultations are obligation-free at Armstrong Legal. This discussion allows the lawyer to gather relevant information about your relationship with the deceased person, the terms of the will (if applicable), the nature and value of the assets, as well as the people involved and the circumstances surrounding the dispute. We will then assess the matter and explain your legal options, expected costs, next steps and any applicable deadlines. If you wish to make a family provision claim, we can evaluate your eligibility and explain what factors the Court may consider, as well as evidence that may support your case. We can examine challenges to the will's validity, including issues regarding testamentary capacity, fraud, undue influence or concerns that you or another party may have raised. Moreover, if you are an executor or administrator facing a claim, we can assist in responding to claims and protecting the interests of those entitled to inherit. Depending on the circumstances and merits of some family provision claims, funding options may include a "No Win No Fee" agreement, which can help you choose us if you want to learn more about "will dispute lawyers Adelaide" or "is a text message will valid Australia". Similarly, whether you've been curious about "challenge will lawyers" or "no win no fee will contesting", a deferred fee (Pay-at-End) arrangement may also be available on a case-by-case basis. Reach out to us and get an appointment with a lawyer today.

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About Armstrong Legal

Families must deal with grief while dealing with uncertainty regarding the deceased person's estate, as will disputes frequently occur during an already challenging time. Perhaps you are unsure whether your provision was adequate, whether the will itself is valid or whether a claim against the estate requires your response. Helping Australians address complex legal matters for more than 30 years, Armstrong Legal handles issues involving contested wills and family law as well as criminal law, corporate crime and traffic law. Every matter is handled with professionalism, empathy and respect as we provide clear, practical advice on your rights, responsibilities and the legal options available to you. Our approach is built on openness, honesty and integrity, helping ensure you receive legal guidance that supports informed decisions without unnecessary complexity. As a national law firm with offices across different states and territories, we are well placed to assist clients and help them feel heard from the start. In addition to our Contested Wills & Estates team that has been consistently recognised by Doyle's Guide, we have also been named as a Recommended Wills & Estates Litigation Law Firm every year from 2021 to 2025, so those looking into "family provision law firm WA" or "probate dispute solicitors near me" can trust that we have the expertise to help clients navigate different disputes.

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. We can advise you on contesting a will if you find that you've been omitted from it or believe that the estate has not made an appropriate provision for you. 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. We can advise you on defending a will from claims about validity or family provision if you act as the executor or administrator. 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. Because laws vary from state to state, we offer legal advice across 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 "probate dispute solicitors near me", "probate lawyer WA" or "family provision law firms Perth".

Initial consultations are obligation-free at Armstrong Legal. This discussion allows the lawyer to gather relevant information about your relationship with the deceased person, the terms of the will (if applicable), the nature and value of the assets, as well as the people involved and the circumstances surrounding the dispute. We will then assess the matter and explain your legal options, expected costs, next steps and any applicable deadlines. If you wish to make a family provision claim, we can evaluate your eligibility and explain what factors the Court may consider, as well as evidence that may support your case. We can examine challenges to the will's validity, including issues regarding testamentary capacity, fraud, undue influence or concerns that you or another party may have raised. Moreover, if you are an executor or administrator facing a claim, we can assist in responding to claims and protecting the interests of those entitled to inherit. Depending on the circumstances and merits of some family provision claims, funding options may include a "No Win No Fee" agreement, which can help you choose us if you want to learn more about "will dispute lawyers Adelaide" or "is a text message will valid Australia". Similarly, whether you've been curious about "challenge will lawyers" or "no win no fee will contesting", a deferred fee (Pay-at-End) arrangement may also be available on a case-by-case basis. Reach out to us and get an appointment with a lawyer today.

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