Wills & Estates
Estate litigation lawyers act in family provision claims and disputes about the validity of a will.
Eligible people who were left without adequate provision can ask the court for a greater share. Other disputes challenge whether the will is valid, for example because of lack of capacity or undue influence. Most claims settle at mediation. Time limits are strict and vary by state.
Family provision claims can reshape an estate and often split families. Getting early advice helps resolve claims before costs eat into the inheritance.
Family provision laws differ by state, including who can claim and the time limit, which ranges from six months in Victoria to twelve months in NSW. Most claims resolve at mediation, and costs are often paid from the estate.
Contested Wills & Family Provision firms in the directory
209 firms
Lavington, NSW · Riverina & Murray
Potter Stephanie provides legal services in Lavington, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Wills & Estates.
Sunshine, VIC · Western Melbourne
Aussizz Legal provides legal services in Sunshine, VIC. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Probate & Estate Administration and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Nedlands, WA · Perth CBD
Davies & Co Lawyers provides legal services in Nedlands, WA. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Mediation & Dispute Resolution and Contested Wills & Family Provision.
Berwick, VIC · South East Melbourne
Neal Collin Lawyers provides legal services in Berwick, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Contested Wills & Family Provision.
ROC Legal provides legal services in Pialba, QLD. Listed practice areas include Personal Injury, Contested Wills & Family Provision and Public Liability.
Batemans Bay, NSW · South Coast
BHM Lawyers provides legal services in Batemans Bay, NSW. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Wills & Estates and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Newcastle, NSW · Newcastle & Hunter
Mullane Lindsay Lawyers provides legal services in Newcastle, NSW. Listed practice areas include Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Wills & Estates and Property & Conveyancing.
Clare, SA · Eyre, Yorke & Mid North
Voumard Lawyers provides legal services in Clare, SA. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Family Law.
Rockhampton City, QLD · Central Queensland
ROC Legal provides legal services in Rockhampton City, QLD. Listed practice areas include Personal Injury, Contested Wills & Family Provision and Public Liability.
North Lakes, QLD · Brisbane North & Moreton Bay
Brisbane Elder Law provides legal services in North Lakes, QLD. Listed practice areas include Elder Law & Aged Care, Wills & Estates and Family Law.
Riverwood, NSW · Southern Sydney
Warren & Warren Incorporating the office of Adrian G Byrne provides legal services in Riverwood, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Business & Commercial Law.
Port Augusta, SA · Eyre, Yorke & Mid North
Johnston Withers, Port augusta provides legal services in Port Augusta, SA. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Family Law.
Sydney, NSW · Sydney CBD
KP Lawyers & Barristers provides legal services in Sydney, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Family Law and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
ROC Legal provides legal services in Robina, QLD. Listed practice areas include Contested Wills & Family Provision, Personal Injury and Probate & Estate Administration.
Castlemaine, VIC · Bendigo & Loddon
Brown & Proudfoot provides legal services in Castlemaine, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Bombala, NSW · Snowy Monaro
Kennedy & Cooke Lawyers, Narooma provides legal services in Bombala, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Family Law and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Ulladulla, NSW · South Coast
Kennedy & Cooke Lawyers, Narooma provides legal services in Ulladulla, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Family Law and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Ulladulla, NSW · South Coast
Hozack Clisdell Lawyers Pty Ltd provides legal services in Ulladulla, NSW. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Property & Conveyancing and Notary Public & JP Services.
NSW · Hills District
Alan Fitton - Family Law provides legal services in NSW. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Probate & Estate Administration and Powers of Attorney & Guardianship.
Newmarket, QLD · Brisbane North & Moreton Bay
Cockburn Legal provides legal services in Newmarket, QLD. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Powers of Attorney & Guardianship and Planning & Environment.
Mona Vale, NSW · Sydney North Shore & Northern Beaches
John Allanson & Associates provides conveyancing services in Mona Vale, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Wills & Estates.
Brisbane City, QLD · Brisbane CBD
Monaco Compensation Lawyers Noosaville provides legal services in Brisbane City, QLD. Listed practice areas include Workers Compensation, TPD & Superannuation Claims and Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTP.
Vermont South, VIC · Eastern Melbourne
Parke Lawyers provides legal services in Vermont South, VIC. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Family Law and Property & Conveyancing.
Laurieton, NSW · Mid North Coast
Searson Shannon & Co. Pty Ltd provides conveyancing services in Laurieton, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Business & Commercial Law.
Understand the next step
Tell the lawyer whether the concern is about the validity of a will, provision for a person or the administration of an estate. These questions can require different evidence and legal steps.
Do not assume that disagreeing with an inheritance is enough to establish a claim; ask for an assessment of the actual grounds and costs.
List family members, property, debts, companies, trusts and superannuation. Identify where original documents are held and which assets are jointly owned.
Ask what each document or application would achieve. Confirm which state rules and asset-ownership arrangements need to be considered.
Agree on signing, storage and future reviews, or on the executor’s responsibilities for records and distributions. Identify changes that should prompt further advice.
Compare a simple-will quote with more involved planning or estate administration. Ask about searches, applications, valuations and coordination with an accountant.
Ask for a written scope identifying the work you are authorising, the person responsible and when costs will be reviewed. If you only want advice on one step, say so before the firm begins wider work.
Provide the date of death and any estate correspondence promptly. Ask about relevant deadlines before distributing assets, signing a release or assuming a dispute can wait.
Directory guidance updated 19 September 2026. General information to help you prepare for a conversation with a professional; not advice about your individual matter. Check current requirements with the relevant authority.
Good to know
Spouses, children and some others, depending on the state. Some states allow claims by people who were dependent on the deceased.
Costs vary widely. In some cases the court orders costs to be paid from the estate, but this is not guaranteed.
Many firms offer simple wills for a fixed fee. Wills involving trusts, blended families, business interests or overseas assets cost more because they need more planning.
Close family members, and some others who depended on the person who died, can apply for a greater share if they were not adequately provided for. Strict time limits apply, often within months of the death, and they differ between states.
