Estate Litigation Lawyers
We understand the weight of this decision, and knowing where to start can be overwhelming. However, if you feel you deserve more from an unfair Will, there may be something you can do!
Here at Greenhalgh Pickard, everyone deserves the right to legal representation, no matter their financial circumstances. We believe in our client’s rights and are dedicated to achieving your most profitable outcome in your estate claim.
If you believe you have reason to challenge a Will, give us an obligation free call today.
No Win, No Fee
Will Dispute Lawyers
Our will lawyers offer a “no win, no fee” arrangement for estate litigation matters covered under the Family Provision Applications (FPA) in the Succession Act 1981.
FPA claims involve a person with a closely defined relationship to the deceased who wishes to apply for a share of the deceased’s estate, or a larger share, due to the deceased not making an adequate provision for their maintenance and support.
To be eligible for “no win, no fee” will lawyer / inheritance lawyer services, you must be able to answer “yes” to the following questions:
Is the deceased a close relative (spouse/child/step-child) or are you a dependent of them?
Were you left out of, or not adequately provided for, in their will?
Do you have a reason/need for provision (for example, dependent/infirm)?
Benefits of our Family Provisions Application (FPA)
If you want to make an FPA claim you will need to give notice of your intention to do so within six months of the death of the deceased, with an application being commenced within nine months.
Here are some of the benefits of our FPA Application. Contact us today for more information.
Self-imposed 1/3 cap on fees
Access to immediate and professional legal advice
No Win No Fee Agreement
Free initial consult
Deferred payment
Fair pricing based on the Court Scale
No uplift fees
Option to deliver services virtually or via telephone
Deceased Estate Administration
The death of a loved one is always difficult. If you’re the Executor, you’ll have the added responsibility of managing the deceased estates and related affairs. There can be significant legal and financial consequences if these are not properly carried out. If someone feels they were overlooked or were not sufficiently provided for, you can also find yourself needing to deal with a conflict over the contents of the will.
Our experienced solicitors have been trusted by Sunshine Coast locals to handle their estate matters for many years. They are equipped to help you navigate the complexities of administering your loved one’s estate with understanding and sensitivity. For most estate administration matters our estate lawyers will defer payment of our fees until funds are available to the estate. We can assist with obtaining grants of probate and letters of administration, releasing nursing home deposits, transferring ownership of real estate and assisting with any tax issues.
Contact us today for more advice.
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What is Estate Planning?
Estate planning (also called succession planning) is putting strategies in place to ensure your personal and business interests are managed according to your wishes when you pass away or lose the capacity to manage them yourself.
Strategies vary depending on the type of assets you own, your family situation, and your personal intentions.
Our experienced Estate solicitors Scott Lorback, Rom Ferrier, Shania Gounder, can assist you with all estate matters, from planning with simple Wills and EPA’s to testamentary trust wills, mutual wills, to international asset planning, asset restructuring, business succession, superannuation succession, trusts, and complex family circumstances.
Our Estate Planning Services
Simple Wills and EPA’s
Mutual Wills
Testamentary Trust Wills
International Asset Planning
In need of an Estate Solicitor on the Sunshine Coast?
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