Disputing a will can heighten the pressure on families already facing grief, uncertainty and legal questions. You might be concerned that the will is unfair, invalid or misrepresenting the deceased person's wishes. You may want to contest a will if the estate has failed to include an adequate provision for you. Armstrong Legal provides support for clients in addressing these serious matters with clear advice, steady support and compassionate, timely 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 work only in this area and support clients through their rights, responsibilities and next steps with professionalism and empathy. Additionally, our dedicated Contested Wills & Estates team has earned Doyle's Guide recognition 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 "who can make a claim against an estate". 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 your name has not been included in a will, we can advise you on contesting it in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, the Northern Territory, Tasmania, the Australian Capital 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 "file a claim against an estate" or "how to put a claim against an estate". 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. On the other hand, should you need to defend a will, we will help you reply to the claim and protect the estate's interests. For some family provision claims, we may offer a "No Win No Fee" agreement, assessed on a case-by-case basis. This means that your legal fees would only be payable if you secure 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 "can you contest a will after probate is granted" or "can you contest a will after probate has been granted". If you have questions about "contest a will solicitor parramatta" or "informal will ACT", schedule an appointment today.

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