Doubts about a will can sit heavily alongside the grief you're already going through. You may question whether the will properly reflects the deceased person's intent or whether issues like lack of testamentary capacity, lack of knowledge and approval, undue influence or fraud have affected what was made. The validity of the will can also be called into question if errors occurred during its preparation or execution. If these concerns arise, guidance from experts like our team at Armstrong Legal can help you navigate what comes next. We are a national law firm with more than 30 years of experience helping Australians through legal matters, including contested wills and family law, as well as criminal law, traffic law and corporate crime. For contested wills, we have lawyers who work in this area exclusively and provide support that's sensitive, timely and professional during these turbulent moments. We explain your rights in practical terms and support you in taking the appropriate steps to maximise the likelihood of a good result. With offices located throughout multiple states and territories, our team is well placed to provide the legal counsel you need to make informed choices. You can rely on us, whether you're looking into "property promise not honoured Australia", "inheritance promise dispute Australia" or others.

We assist clients with all aspects of will disputes, such as challenging, defending and contested wills, helping clients in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Tasmania, the Australian Capital Territory, Western Australia, the Northern Territory and South Australia. Our legal team can assist if you believe you have been excluded from a will, offering support in this distinct and specialist area. On the other hand, challenging a will may be appropriate where there are concerns about testamentary capacity, lack of knowledge and approval, undue influence, fraud or other issues affecting the validity of the document. If you are an executor or administrator, we can also assist with defending a will against claims relating to validity, family provision or the administration of the estate. Because each state and territory has its own legislation and court procedures, our lawyers tailor their advice accordingly. In addition, we represent clients in other types of matters, including estate administration disagreements, executor appointments, the construction of a will, errors in a will and other equitable claims. This means that regardless of whether you're interested in "property promise not honoured Australia", "property promise not honoured VIC" or "promised inheritance Australia", you receive guidance that reflects the requirements of your particular matter.

Once you're ready to get started, reach out to us to speak with one of our contested wills lawyers about your situation. Our initial consultations are obligation-free, allowing you to provide details about your relationship with the deceased person, the terms of the will (if applicable), the nature and value of the estate, the other interested parties and the reason for the dispute. From there, we'll outline your options, explain the possible next steps, discuss estimated costs and talk about any time limits that may apply. We also understand that paying legal fees upfront may be a concern for some clients, especially when estate disputes create financial uncertainty. That's why, for some family provision claims, we may offer to act on a "No Win No Fee" basis, with eligibility assessed on a case-by-case basis after reviewing the merits of your claim. In some will dispute matters, including where you have an existing entitlement to part of the estate or are the executor appointed under the will, we may also offer a deferred fee (Pay-at-End) arrangement. Whether you have questions about "left out of will VIC" or "can a de facto contest a will", our lawyers can explain more before you decide on your next steps. If you've been researching "contest a will lawyer sunshine", "applying for a caveat over probate in NSW application forms" and beyond, contact Armstrong Legal today.

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