Why Choose Brazel Moore for Will Disputes?
Have you been left out of a Will? Wondering how to contest one?
Contesting or challenging a Will is never easy, but with the right legal advice the process doesn’t have to be overwhelming. At Brazel Moore Lawyers, our highly experienced Will dispute lawyers in Gosford help clients across the Central Coast navigate complex estate disputes with sensitivity and clarity. Whether you believe you’ve been unfairly left out of a Will or you need to challenge one, we’ll help you understand your rights and guide you through the legal process.
Before you can contest or challenge a Will, we must first determine if you are eligible – let us help you find out.
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What you need to know about Will Disputes
There are several eligible people who can Challenge a Will. They are
- A Spouse (married or defacto);
- A Former Spouse;
- A Child;
- A Grandchild (need to show previously dependency);
- Another person normally a member of the household (need to show previous dependency); and
- A person living in a close personal relationship.
There are 2 broad types of challenges that may be made against Wills.
The Will is invalid because of –
- Lack of Testamentary Capacity; or
Coercion, Duress or undue influence; and - A Family Provision Claim (more widely known as a Challenging Wills Claim)
Limitation periods apply to challenge an invalid Will;
There is a strict time limit of 12 months, from the date of death, to commence Court Proceedings for Challenging Wills (Family Provision Claim).
The steps to contesting a Will can be very complex and you need to know where you stand with clear legal advice from an expert.
Our experienced team of Challenging Will Lawyers have been helping people of the Central Coast in Will Disputes since 1981. We can help you assess your claim and give you expert guidance.
