In Victoria, the administration of a deceased person’s estate is carefully regulated to ensure that the deceased’s wishes are respected, that debts are paid, and eligible persons receive proper provision. Understanding who can make a claim, the process involved and...
Time Limitations On Contesting a Will Eligible people have six months from probate to apply. What Does Contesting a Will Mean? Contesting a Will is the legal process for eligible family members or dependents to challenge a deceased person’s estate. In Victoria, claims...
On Thursday 18th September 2025, Leanne Abela, Deborah Sim and Brenda Ling, solicitors of the Pearsons Family Law team, attended an event on discovering the power in your personality and how to use it wisely. The event explored the ways in which personality shapes how...
All of the staff at Pearsons congratulate Angel Tai, solicitor, who successfully completed her Masters of Law and graduated in her Masters of Law, this month. What a great achievement, Angel, particularly in circumstances where you are working full – time and studying...
Contesting A Will Family Provision Claims: The Starting Point When an individual makes their Will, they have liberty to gift their assets to the beneficiaries of their choice at the time they pass away. Despite this, the Will can be contested by way of a Family...
