
Are you thinking about challenging a will? What are the reasons for challenging a will? How long have I got to challenge a will? How do I challenge a will? Do I need a lawyer to challenge a will? What are the grounds for challenging a will?
These are all questions we can answer for you, because we are experts in will challenges.
Challenging A Will
Once you’ve decided that you are interested in challenging a will, there are certain steps that need to
What do I do next?
Seek legal advice urgently
A will challenge is
Who should I talk to?
You need to speak to a lawyer who is an expert in will challenges.
Our guarantee to you
There are 13,000 lawyers in Queensland. Only 45 are specialists in wills and estates, and Bryan Mitchell is one of them.
Advice should
It is best to consult a specialist in wills and estates immediately.
What Are The Grounds For Challenging A Will?
The will may have been prepared by a person who benefits under the will.
It may have been signed by the deceased who at the time was quite vulnerable or who may have lacked the capacity to do a will. An example of this is someone with dementia who has suddenly changed their will.
It may be a will drafted under the coercion of another person. A sign of this is a will maker suddenly cutting out family members from the will for no apparent reason.
The will may use words that are ambiguous and the meaning of the will is unclear, or may make reference to assets that no longer exist.
There may be a series of wills that make complete sense and suddenly a new will surfaces that is very different or suspicious.
You are a spouse, child or step-child of a will maker who is receiving nothing from the will. You have a right under the law to challenge the will if you are an immediate family member and in other limited circumstances.
How Long Do I Have To Challenge A Will?
If you are lodging a family provision claim with the court, you must do so within nine months of the date of the deceased’s death.
Five Questions To Ask A Lawyer
Do you have experience in handling will challenges?
Are you well-regarded by your peers (other lawyers) in this area of the law?
Do you have proven strategies to keep legal costs down?
Do you have a range of fee options, including no-win, no-fee?