Contested Estates

In the course of administering deceased estates it is sometimes inevitable that a dispute will arise.  As disputes surrounding deceased estates often cause family conflict and stress in what is already a difficult period, it is important that you seek representation from reliable and experienced lawyers at the earliest possible opportunity.

At DSC Lawyers we act on behalf of legal personal representatives of deceased persons to assist them to carry out the wishes of the deceased in accordance with their will.  We also act for those who have concerns regarding the manner in which deceased estates are being administered and for those who seek to challenge the validity of wills or who believe that they have not been adequately provided for by the deceased.  Any person who believes that the deceased had a responsibility to but did not provide for them adequately in their will may make a claim for provision or greater provision from the deceased estate.

A complete and efficient contested estates service is provided by the experienced and dedicated lawyers at DSC Lawyers including services in relation to:

• Acting for executors where a claim has been made for provision out of deceased estates
• Acting for individuals for whom adequate provision has not been made out of deceased estates
• Challenging the validity of wills
• Disputes between executors
• Acting for individuals who have concerns about the manner in which deceased estates are being administered
• Disputes where the deceased passed away without leaving a will (also known as intestate)
• Advising executors on all issues relevant to contested estates including issues in relation to wills, estate planning documents and deceased estates
• Litigation and disputes in any way related to contested estates

The legal team at DSC Lawyers will use all available avenues to resolve a deceased estate dispute in accordance with your objectives without you incurring the additional costs and stresses of formal litigation.  However, if formal litigation is necessary then you can be assured that our lawyers will run your case vigorously in order seek to achieve the best possible outcome.

Links

• Supreme Court of Victoria: Website of the Court that determines the majority of disputes related to wills and deceased estates in Victoria and in which applications for probate and letters of administration are made.