Have you been left out of a Will?
Should you be entitled to a larger bequest in an Estate?
At Linda Emery & Associates, we can provide you with expert legal advice as to whether you are eligible to challenge a Will and
whether the Will contains unfair provisions or inadequate provision for you.
You need to be an eligible person in order to challenge a Will. This can include a spouse, former spouse, de facto partner, children,
step-children, grandchildren or members of the deceased’s household who were dependant on the deceased. There are conditions
on whether you can make a claim and you need to contact Linda Emery & Associates to obtain this expert legal advice.
Can I challenge a Will?
In some circumstances, you can challenge a Will where there is:
1. Undue influence.
2. Fraud.
3. Forgery.
4. The Will maker lacked mental capacity.
Contact Linda Emery & Associates to obtain expert legal advice as to whether you can make a claim.
Is there a time limit in which to challenge a Will?
Yes, there is a time limit. It is crucial to obtain expert legal advice from Linda Emery & Associates early to avoid being ineligible to
make a claim.
Defending a Will
If you are an Executor or beneficiary under a Will, you may need expert legal advice to defend a Will in the event there is a claim
made by a third person such as a family member that has been left out of the Will. At Linda Emery & Associates, we can provide you
with this advice and represent you in any litigation that is commenced.
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