The law does require that certain people be properly provided for in a Will. We are experts in helping people get what they are entitled to. If your enquiry relates to contesting a Will, challenging a Will or defending a Will, we can assist you.
Are all Wills legally binding?
No, many Wills are not legally binding. A court can make orders to redistribute the Estate to pay money. This occurs when people have been unreasonably left out, or are named in a Will but not properly provided for given the circumstances.
What are the time limits when contesting a Will?
You only have a limited time from the date of death of the Will-maker (usually 12 months) to put in a claim.
What are the legal fees involved when contesting a Will?
If you are not sure about whether you are able to make a claim, simply contact us. We’ll be able to determine if you are eligible to do so.
- If you were married to the person who made the Will, or you were their partner.
- If you are a child of the person who made the Will (or an adopted child).
- If you are the ex-wife or ex-husband of the person who made the Will.
- If you are a grandchild of the person who made the Will and were wholly or partially dependent upon them. For example, you lived with the deceased or the deceased supported you financially.
- If you lived with the person who made the Will at some time and you were dependent upon them to some extent. This commonly includes stepchildren or foster children.
- You could be eligible to make a claim even if there is no Will.
What sorts of people may be able to make a contested Will claim?
- If you were married to the person who made the Will, or you were their partner.
- If you are a child of the person who made the Will (or an adopted child).
- If you are the ex-wife or ex-husband of the person who made the Will.
- If you are a grandchild of the person who made the Will and were wholly or partially dependent upon them. For example, you lived with the deceased or the deceased supported you financially.
- If you lived with the person who made the Will at some time and you were dependent upon them to some extent. This commonly includes stepchildren or foster children.
- You could be eligible to make a claim even if there is no Will.
If you are not sure about whether you are able to make a claim, simply contact us and we’ll be able to determine if you are eligible to do so.
