Left Out of a Will? You Have 6 Months to Act.Get a FREE assessment of your eligibility to challenge before your deadline expires.
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HoursFrom the date probate is granted: 6 months to lodge your claim.
After that? You need court permission—and it's rarely granted.
Most people don't even know probate has been granted until months later.
By the time they find out they were left out—they have weeks left to act.
The will doesn't make adequate provision for your proper maintenance and support.
Examples:
The deceased didn't have mental capacity when making the will.
Evidence:
Someone pressured or manipulated the deceased into changing their will.
Red flags:
Red flags:
Most will disputes settle before trial (mediation is required).
We can't guarantee an amount—but we assess your realistic range in your FREE consultation.
You may be eligible if you're:
If you checked these boxes: You may have a claim.
We review:
We collect:
We file your family provision application before the 6-month deadline.
Court requires mediation. Most cases settle here.
We negotiate for the best settlement we can achieve.
If mediation fails, we present your case at trial.
Timeline: 6-12 months from filing to resolution (usually mediation), 12-18 months if trial required.
Yes, challenging a will creates conflict.
Sometimes standing up for your legal entitlements is necessary—even if it causes conflict. We aim to settle quickly and minimise damage, but we won't shy away from fighting if needed.
We often work on a contingency or partial contingency basis for will disputes.
Your FREE consultation includes cost discussion.
Most cases settle at mediation (lower costs than trial).
Possibly. In will disputes, courts have discretion on costs.
Generally: If your claim was reasonable, you won't pay other side's costs even if you lose.
If your claim was weak or unreasonable, you may pay.
We assess your risk honestly in your FREE consultation.
Maybe. Depends on whether you signed a release or if you're still within the 6-month deadline.
Call us immediately: (03) 8595 9580
If probate was granted:
Same-day assessment available
Share a few details about your legal matter, and we’ll respond promptly with the next steps—confidentially and professionally.
