Estate disputes, once a rarity, are now very common. People are both more aware of their rights to challenge a will they think is unfair or invalid, and more willing to exercise those rights.
It might be that the spouse, children or dependants of the deceased person consider that they have not been properly provided for by the last will of the deceased, or perhaps, that the last will is not a true reflection of the deceased’s wishes. This might be due to undue pressure while the will was being made or concerns that the deceased did not have mental capacity to make a will at the time.
Our award-winning team of expert Estate Litigation Lawyers is led by one of a handful of inheritance law specialists in Queensland. Christine Smyth is a Queensland Law Society (QLS) Accredited Specialist in Succession Law. No other Gold Coast law firm has anyone more highly recognised by their peers in this specialist field.
We can assist you with all Wills and Estates litigation, including:
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Family provision applications (disappointed beneficiary claims)
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Will validity challenges (e.g. undue influence; lack of testamentary capacity; lack of knowledge and approval; suspicious circumstances; fraud; forgery)
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Applications for removal and appointment of executors and trustees
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Applications for estate accounting to verify executor costs and asset dealings
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Equitable claims (e.g. constructive and resulting trusts; undue influence; unconscionable conduct; estoppel)
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Superannuation and life insurance claims
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Construction and rectification applications (unclear will terms)
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Obtaining compensation from a Power of Attorney who has acted improperly
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Trust disputes (interpretation; enforcement; removal of trustees)
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Acting as litigation guardian for minors and persons under mental incapacity
Book a free estate litigation initial consult with one of our expert Estate Litigation Solicitors today.
