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Losing a loved one is always extremely difficult, especially if you have been ignored in a Will, left out entirely or even if you feel your inheritance is unfair.

Our team of dedicated and experienced lawyers will help you through an estate dispute with understanding, respect, and care.

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Challenge the validity of a Will

We can provide you with advice on challenging the validity of a Will on the grounds that the Will maker lacked testamentary capacity, undue influence or fraud.

Contesting a Will

We can provide you advice on the merits of your claim and assist you with the claim from start to finish.

Defending a Will/Estate

We can assist and provide advice to Executors and Administrators in defending claims brought against the Estate.

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Our team of dedicated and experienced lawyers will help you through an estate dispute with understanding, respect, and care. Estate disputes and litigation can be complicated but our experts will customise a solution for your needs and provide professional support throughout the process.

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Your Wills & Estates Experts

Linda Hart
Linda Hart
Tony Raunic
Tony Raunic
Marja Moore
Marja Moore
Neville Debney
Neville Debney
Rob Allen
Rob Allen

Meet The Partner and Principal of Wills & Estates

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Linda Hart

Partner / Principal, Melbourne

Linda was admitted to practise in 2003 and is highly regarded for her negotiation skills and her ability to communicate effectively with clients. She is an Accredited Specialist in Wills & Estates with the Law Institute of Victoria, and is also a full member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP).

Linda’s emphasis is in estate disputes from advising clients in relation to challenging the validity of a Will, acting on behalf of clients who seek further provision from a deceased’s estate to assisting clients in making applications to recover land transferred by a deceased person during their lifetime. She also has extensive experience advising executors in relation to administering an estate and advising beneficiaries in respect to their entitlements.

Linda is passionate about assisting clients in all aspects of their matter and helping them find a resolution in the most cost effective way.

Education and Accreditation

  • Bachelor of Laws
  • Bachelor of Arts
  • Accredited Specialist Wills & Estates, TEP

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Can I contest a will if I'm not in it?

The law is different in each State. In Victoria, you must be an eligible person to contest the Will for further provision from the deceased’s estate.

Can I contest a will if I'm a beneficiary?

Yes, you can still challenge a Will as a beneficiary.

Can you challenge a will after probate is granted?

Yes, in Victoria you have 6 months after probate is granted to challenge or contest a Will. After that 6-month period you can no longer challenge a Will, unless there are exceptional circumstances.

Can Step-Children contest a Step-Parent’s Will in Victoria?

In Victoria, there is no statutory definition of step-child for family provision claim purposes. Previously a step-child was a child of a spouse by a previous marriage. It has since evolved and now a natural parent and step-parent do not have to be married for you to be considered a step-child.

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