Contesting a Will fight back

Have you been cut out of a Will or not been allocated what you believe to be a fair share of a family member's estate? The death of someone close to you is a difficult time, but it can be worse if you

aren't properly provided for in their Will if you have been dependant on them. Maurice Blackburn has helped hundreds of people to successfully dispute Wills in Victoria. You must

commence a claim within six months of the grant of probate, so contact us now. Fight back - contact Maurice Blackburn Wills lawyers now.

Our lawyers fight back for people

  • Kathy Kolk

    Client

    Kathy was an only child and her mother owed her a moral obligation to make adequate provision for her in her Will.

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    Kathy Kolk

  • Steven Harris

    General Counsel

    Steven has more than 30 years of experience in the law, including contesting Wills and Will disputes, testator's family maintenance claims, power of attorney and estate issues.

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    Steven Harris

TAKE ACTION. Contact a Maurice Blackburn lawyer today

Your questions about fees and charges

Do you offer a first consultation for free?

Yes. Contact us to organise a no obligation free first meeting to discuss your chance of a successfully contesting a Will, and the next steps if you decide to take legal action.

Can you tell me how much it will cost before I sign up?

Before we start contesting a Will, we will discuss our fees with you so you understand how they are charged, what sort of costs will be involved and costs that may be recoverable by you, or payable from you to another party.

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Do you offer 'no win, no fee' for Wills dispute fees?

Yes. We offer clients the option of 'no win, no fee' or deferred Wills dispute professional fees in Victoria.

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Will I need to pay a success fee for ‘no win, no fee’?

In some Australian states and territories including Victoria, when we achieve a successful outcome that awards you money or a benefit, legal fees will be charged together with a 25 per cent success fee.

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