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Our goal is to ensure a sound commercial outcome for our clients. However,if your matter needs to proceed towards trial our firm is one of the most experienced in running estate related disputes to trial. We have had significant success in areas such as Family Provision, challenging or proving the validity of wills, promises relating to land prior to death and superannuation issues.
Our results-oriented approach attracts talented legal practitioners, enabling a unique capability to achieve excellent outcomes in large or complex estate disputes while understanding the unique and difficult circumstances which our clients often face.
Eastwood Law has experience in acting in a range of jurisdictions in estate matters and related disputes, including the Supreme Court of Western Australia, the Court of Appeal (WA), the High Court of Australia and the State Administrative Tribunal.
We have advised and acted for clients based in other states of Australia as well as overseas.
When a person dies, the executor must usually obtain a grant of probate to execute the will. If no will exists, a grant of letters of administration is needed to distribute the estate.
MoreYou can challenge a will if you believe the maker lacked capacity or the will doesn’t reflect their true intentions. If successful, the Court may grant probate for a prior will.
MoreBBeing an executor is a significant responsibility, often requiring assistance to ensure the will is carried out and the estate is properly administered.
MoreBeneficiaries can ensure they receive their entitlement by holding executors accountable, often through requests for the executor to “pass accounts” to the Court.
MoreTrusts are common in estate planning and family businesses. Understanding your rights as a beneficiary can often be confusing or challenging.
MoreWe handle estate disputes involving multiple issues, including will validity, constructive trust, and family provision claims, developing effective solutions for commercial outcomes.
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