Contested Wills and
Estates
Don’t Settle for Anything Less!
The Wills and Estates Litigation Team that other lawyers recommend
Challenging, Contesting or Defending a Will
- Have you been unfairly left out of a Will or not been adequately provided for?
- Do you suspect that a spouse, family member or loved one was unduly influenced when preparing their Will or that they lacked capacity?
- Are you an executor or administrator of an estate that is tasked with defending a Will?
Where we come in
- Family provision applications (disappointed beneficiary claims)
- Challenging and defending the validity of a Will (lack of capacity; forgery; fraud; undue influence)
- Applications for the removal of executors and administrators due to delay, neglect, poor conduct and breaches of their obligations
- Superannuation and life insurance disputes
- Power of attorney compensation claims against an attorney who has acted improperly
- Trust related disputes
- Construction and rectification applications (errors and ambiguities in Wills)
- Holding executors and administrators to account
- Bringing and defending equitable claims (constructive and resulting trusts; undue influence; unconscionable conduct; restitution; unjust enrichment)
We can act on a “No Win No Fee” and Deferred Payment Basis (conditions apply)
We appreciate that beneficiaries and executors do not always have the ability to fund costly legal proceedings, but we do not think this should prevent your access to justice and high-quality legal representation.
Contact us today for free no obligation case appraisal to discuss your prospects and our flexible payment options.
Our Comprehensive Wills & Estates Services
Testamentary Trusts
A testamentary trust is a trust forming part of your will which only comes into effect upon your death.
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Testamentary Trusts
A testamentary trust is a trust forming part of your will which only comes into effect upon your death.
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Advance Health Directive
An advance health directive (AHD) is a formal way to provide detailed and specific instructions about your health care; such as certain medical treatments and end of life care; particular medical conditions; and religious or cultural beliefs.
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Probate & Deceased Estate Administration
We provide comprehensive legal support for the administration of deceased estates.
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Powers of Attorney
An enduring power of attorney is a legal document which enables you to appoint a trusted person to make decisions for you – particularly if, though accident or illness you lose capacity to make them yourself.
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Wills
Your will is one of the most important documents you will ever sign. It is not something to put off doing, and not something you can do once, then forget.
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Why choose Robbins Watson Solicitors?
Discover what makes us different.
Expertise
Special Counsel, Christine Smyth TEP is a Queensland Law Society Accredited Specialist in Succession Law. Partner, Sean Powell TEP has a Masters Degree with a specialisation in Wills & Estates. They are supported by a team of lawyers who practise almost exclusively in this area of the law.
Experience
Robbins Watson have been helping clients for over 60 years.
Award-winning
Robbins Watson has been consistently identified and voted by our peers to be one of Queensland’s leading Succession Law Firms. In 2022, we were ranked as a leading law firm in the prestigious Doyle’s guide in two categories, being Wills & Estates Litigation and Estate Planning.
Award winning law firm
Robbins Watson has been consistently identified and voted by our peers to be one of Queensland’s leading Succession Law Firms. In 2022, we were ranked as a leading law firm in the prestigious Doyle’s guide in two categories, being Wills & Estates Litigation and Estate Planning.
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