WHO CAN CONTEST A WILL IN NSW?
In New South Wales, there are certain categories of people who are eligible to contest a will. These include:
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A spouse or de facto partner of the deceased person.
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Children of the deceased person, including adopted and stepchildren.
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Former spouses of the deceased person.
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People who were financially dependent on the deceased person at the time of their death.
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People who were in a close personal relationship with the deceased person at the time of their death.
If you fall into one of these categories, you may be able to make a claim to challenge the validity of the deceased person’s will or to seek further provision from their estate.
If you wish to dispute a Will in New South Wales, you can do so by following the procedures set out in the Succession Act 2006 (NSW).