Contested Will and Estate Lawyers

Our team provides comprehensive guidance for those involved in contested wills and estate administration. We assist clients in navigating challenges to the validity of wills, addressing issues such as the testator’s mental capacity, undue influence, or improper execution of the document. For executors and administrators, we offer support throughout the probate process, including obtaining Grants of Probate or Letters of Administration, gathering assets, settling debts, and distributing the estate in compliance with legal obligations. We also advise on estate planning matters, helping clients prepare or update wills and enduring powers of attorney that reflect their current circumstances and intentions. Our services extend to safeguarding the financial and personal interests of vulnerable individuals through the appointment of attorneys, and providing representation in cases of financial elder abuse. By combining extensive litigation experience with practical estate advice, we aim to minimise the risk of disputes and ensure that our clients’ rights and wishes are respected.

Constructive trust claims often arise when a person has been promised an interest in property or a gift, typically in exchange for care or other sacrifices, but that promise is later broken. These claims focus on situations where there was a clear mutual intention between the parties, and one party has relied on this promise to their detriment, such as relocating or giving up employment to provide care. The law recognises that fairness requires holding individuals financially accountable where such promises have been unjustly broken. Our legal team supports clients seeking to enforce these types of claims, providing guidance on establishing the necessary elements of a constructive trust. We work closely with clients to assess the evidence of mutual intention, reliance, and loss, ensuring that their rights are protected and that they receive an equitable outcome in difficult and often emotional circumstances.