Assets Not Covered By a Will

Examples of assets not covered by a Will include:

• Assets held by a superannuation fund, which generally go to a dependant spouse or children
• Assets owned by discretionary trusts, which do not become part of your estate as they remain the property of the trust
• Proceeds from a life insurance policy, which are paid directly to the beneficiary nominated by the insured person, and do not form part of the deceased’s estate.
• Assets owned by unit trusts or companies that are controlled by you, although the shares or units of such trusts and companies will be part of your estate.

Many of the assets that constitute an estate can be contested in a Will dispute so it’s important to get the right legal advice when preparing your Will to avoid any dispute or confusion between your beneficiaries.

Will Dispute Fees

We’re able to offer a No Win – No Fee* cost agreement in most cases related to Will disputes. No Win – No Fee means that you do not pay any of our legal fees upfront – you only have to pay us an agreed fee if we’re successful in obtaining for you some of the estate you are entitled to.

WILL DISPUTES – NO WIN NO FEE

According to the law, the validity of a Will can be challenged after a person dies if:

• They did not have the capacity to make a Will at the time they signed it
• They made the Will under the influence of others
• The claimant believes they’re entitled to more from the deceased’s estate than they received.

Although the law recognises a person’s right to choose who will receive his or her property and possessions, there are often sound reasons why a person may choose to contest a Will.

If you are considering contesting a Will, there are several types of claims you need to know about.

By Enlisting our Services:

• We can make sure your claim is viable
• We can review the size and scope of the estate
• We can negotiate your best possible outcome
• We can take away the anxiety and worry.

We’re able to offer a No Win – No Fee* cost agreement in most cases related to Will disputes. No Win – No Fee means that you do not pay any of our legal fees upfront.

It’s essential that you obtain prompt legal advice about Will disputes and estate cases as there are strict timeframes governing when you can make a claim.

Whether you believe you’ve been unfairly provided for, received an unexpectedly small inheritance or have been left out of a Will altogether, contact us today for a free 30 minute consultation about whether you have legal grounds for financial compensation.