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In the context of wills and estates in New South Wales, the terms "challenging" and "contesting" can be somewhat vague or indistinguishable terms. However, they can be used describe different legal actions, each with distinct purposes and grounds. Challenging a Will Challeng...

In New South Wales, family provision claims are a legal mechanism for individuals who believe they have not been adequately provided for in a deceased person's Will or Estate. These claims are governed by the Succession Act 2006 (NSW), which sets out specific timeframes and con...

An eligible person can make a claim for a share of a deceased estate through a family provision claim. A family provision claim is made under Section 59 of the Succession Act 2006 (NSW) and must be made within 12 months of the deceased’s death, unless otherwise allowed for by the court...