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Have you been left out of a will, or feel that your share of an estate isn’t enough to meet your needs? Or are you worried that a will of your loved one is invalid or improperly made? If so, our trusted partners at Armstrong Contested Wills & Estates (ACWE) are ready to help with all estate and will disputes in NSW.
At ACWE we’re expert lawyers specialising in contested wills and estates law in NSW. Our aim is to help you understand and feel more in control of your situation. Working together with our partners at Watts McCray Lawyers we can help support you in contesting and defending wills and estates.
The combined teams understand the stressful and emotional nature of losing a loved one and navigating the complexities of their estates afterwards. The benefit we provide to our clients is a caring suite of experts that work hard to get the best outcomes while avoiding long and expensive court battles.
ACWE lawyers are expert wills and estates lawyers specialising in contesting and defending wills and estate distributions in NSW. Handling the intricacies of contested wills and estates can be both complex and emotionally draining, especially following on from the death of a loved one.
You need knowledgeable advice and clear information on the most effective strategies for contesting a will, defending against a will or managing complicated estate administration issues. ACWE’s experienced legal team will guide you through the process and safeguard your interests.
Some of the grounds for challenging the validity of a will include:
There’s no time limit for challenging the validity of a will in NSW. Even once probate has been granted, you are permitted to bring a challenge. However, it will be more difficult to convince the Court to revoke the grant of probate and you will have to explain why you delayed in acting.
If you are considering challenging a will it’s best to act as soon as possible, prior to a grant being
made in the estate.
Who can challenge the validity of a will in NSW?
A person is entitled to challenge the validity of a will in NSW if they are:
Do you need a lawyer to contest a will?
While it’s not legally required to have a lawyer to contest a will, it is highly advisable. An expert
wills and estates lawyer can provide you with expert advice and guidance that is tailored to your unique situation. And they can increase your chances of a favourable outcome while helping you resolve your case more quickly.
Who can make a family provision claim in NSW?
In NSW, the following persons are eligible to make claims for provision, or further provision, out of a deceased’s estate:
What is the time limit for making a family provision claim?
In NSW a family provision claim must be commenced in the Supreme Court of NSW within 12 months of the deceased’s death. There are circumstances where the court will grant an extension of time to a person making a claim outside of the 12-month limitation period, however it is best to act as soon as possible when considering making a claim under family provision legislation.
ACWE is a leader in its field, which is why we have chosen to partner up to offer quality wills and estates services. ACWE Contested Estates Lawyers offer a sensitive, professional and experienced legal service to clients in their time of need. The team will negotiate on your behalf
and if the matter cannot be resolved, will advocate for you in court.
Deferred Fee and Contingent Fees
In certain cases, ACWE acts for clients on deferred fee (sometimes referred to as “Pay at End”) and contingency arrangements (sometimes referred to as “No Win No Fee”). This is strictly on a case by case basis and is not available for all enquiries. ACWE provide obligation-free assessments of most estates enquiries and when you speak to one of our specialists, they will discuss the possible fee arrangements that are available to you.
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