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There are a number of situations that may give you the right to contest a will.
Only a limited number of people and entities involved in the life of the deceased can legally file to challenge the validity of a last Will and testament. In legal terms this is referred to as an “eligible person”. In order to qualify as an ‘eligible person’, the involved party must be personally affected by the outcome of the case.
In Victoria, the category of people who can contest a will is broad and can include:
A surviving husband or wife;
There are also a number of other considerations that will be taken into account when considering who can contest a Will, such as:
If you are not eligible to contest a Will under the circumstances mentioned above, you may still be in a position to challenge the Will or bring another type of Will dispute to the table. Contact Hentys Lawyers if you’d like to discus your options in this case.
Each Australian State and Territory has its own laws regarding contesting Wills. While the situations under which a Will can be contested are similar across the nation, you may be able to contest a Will in Victoria under these circumstances: