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Contested Estate
There are many reasons why a Will of a person may be disputed. The most common reasons are
- The deceased did not have mental capacity to make a Will;
- The deceased was unduly influenced when making a Will; or
- You may have a successful claim against the deceased’s estate for family provision.
GMH Legal have the expertise and experience to provide you with practical and cost effective advice to make your claim successful.
If you have been left out of a Will, or have not been properly provided for in a Will then you may be able to make a claim against their estate.
Estate disputes may also arise if the Will was not properly drawn up, if the Will maker lacked mental capacity at the time the Will was executed, or if there was fraud, forgery, force or undue influence.
Am I eligible to make a claim?
A Will can be disputed if you have need for provision from a deceased estate and you have had one of the following relationships with the deceased:
- A wife or husband or de-facto wife or husband at the time of death of the deceased person;
- A former wife or husband;
- A person with whom the deceased was living in a domestic relationship when she/he died;
- A child of the deceased
- A child of a person living in a domestic relationship with the deceased
- A grandchild if she/he ever lived in the household of the deceased
- A person who ever lived in the household of the deceased and was dependent on them
How likely am I to succeed?
The likelihood of succeeding in a claim and the amount which may be awarded in your favour depends on your situation, your relationship to the deceased, the size of the estate, the number of other dependents/relatives and other factors.
Call the experienced team at GMH Legal to assist you in your matter.
A free consultation with GMH Legal is an opportunity to gain deep insights into your legal situation and all of your options.
Why Choose GMH Legal?
- Over 60 years of combined legal experience
- Outstanding track record with a winning approach
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