Challenge A Will

Challenge A Will

How to Challenge a Will? There are many reasons why a potential beneficiary may want to find out how to challenge a will. When someone dies, friends and relatives may be surprised and in many cases disappointed or distressed by the disposal of the assets of the deceased. The law in Australia regarding disposal of assets upon death is reasonably liberal subject to existing family and dependant?s legislation and there is almost unfettered choice about who can be a beneficiary and the amount they can receive. A potential beneficiary can only challenge a will by disputing or contesting probate, if it is invalid or if certain classes of people have not had proper financial provision made for them, when it would be equitable and reasonable to do so.