Without a Will, the finalisation (administration) of your estate could be left to somebody you would not wish to involve, and the distribution of your assets will be pre-determined by legislation. This is likely to be more stressful, complex and costly for your loved ones.

Estate disputes are surprisingly common in Australia. Laws across different jurisdictions allow eligible individuals to challenge a deceased’s Will if they believe they have not been adequately provided for. In such cases, a successful claim might result in the terms of your Will being adjusted in favour of the claimant. However, there are steps you can take to help protect your estate from a family provision claim so that your final wishes are respected.

When someone passes away, questions often arise about inheritance. In cases where a person believes that they have not been adequately provided for by a deceased family member (whether or not a Will was left), certain laws may enable them to make a family provision claim to help make the situation fairer.