Dealing with contests or disputes

Some of the reasons that someone might contest a will include:

  • they are a family member and don't believe they've been fairly considered as part of the will 
  • the will is not valid 

If someone makes a formal contest to the will or makes a claim to the estate, you must wait until this is resolved by the court before distributing any assets. 

Information about family provision claims at Law Access NSW
Information about contesting a will at NSW Legal Answers