Will & Estate Dispute Management

Will & Estate Dispute Management

Will & Estate Dispute Management Solicitors 

Understand your legal obligations & safeguard your family's future

Estate Litigation is becoming increasingly common in Australia, at Ascendia Lawyers the experienced team of legal experts ensure clients know where they stand.

Many people do not realise that they have a legal obligation to make adequate provision, in the event of their death, for the proper maintenance and support of their ‘spouse’, ‘children’ and ‘dependents’.

If such provision is not made, then their spouse, children or dependents have the legal right to make a claim against the estate for further provision.

Wills & Estates Legal Services

  • Ascendia Lawyers wills and estates lawyers provide estates advice and Implementation legal services to assist clients in ensuring their wishes are implemented.
  • The firm's solicitors also provide support for individuals who have been disinherited or left out of a family member's will.

Seek legal advice from Ascendia Lawyers, your local lawyers on the Sunshine Coast. Contact our Maroochydore law office for more information.

Dispute Management

Estate Litigation is becoming increasingly common in Australia

Unfortunately, there are a lot of common misconceptions about who is entitled to challenge a will and what steps you can take to avoid a challenge.

Many people struggle to understand why someone should be able to make a claim against an estate - particularly an estate where the deceased left a valid will.

We also see a lot of clients who believe, for example, that;

  1. If they leave an estranged child a 'nominal amount' in their will, that child cannot challenge their will; and/or
  2. Leaving their estate equally to their children means that their children cannot challenge their will.

While it is essential that you make a valid will that reflects your wishes, there are other factors at play that may impact on whether those wishes are ultimately carried out.

SImply put, just becuase it is prepared by a solicitor and is a valid will, does not necessarily mean it can't be successfully challenged.

Family Maintenance Provision Obligation:

You may not realise that you have a legal obligation to make adequate provision, in the event of your death, for the proper maintenance and support of your spouse, children and dependents.

If such provision is not made, then your spouse, children or dependents may make a claim against your estate for further provision.

Our Services:

We provide Estates Advice and Implementation services to assist you to ensure your wishes are effected.

We also provide comprehensive probate administration services to implement the estates documents correctly and lawfully to effect the document's wishes.

We also are able to provide overall dispute advice and management services in simple and complex estates matters. 

 

We're here when you need us.

To request an appointment with an Accounting, Law or Investment Client Service Manager, please fill out the form or Call: 1300 797 858.

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