Inheritance Disputes
Defend or Challenge an Estate
We are your Bondi Wills and Estates Law Specialists and Much Trusted Team.
Inheritance disputes are commonplace in Australia today. They can be highly stressful events at what is already a stressful time. It’s important you have someone on your side to defend your rights.
Whether you are challenging a will because you have been unfairly left out or defending a will against an unfair claim, our team of professionals will ensure you receive the best outcome.
We are specialists in the area of wills and inheritance law and the best people to be on your team when a dispute arises.
We do this all day every day , don’t risk it with anyone else.
Aussie Parents Die Without Appointing a Guardian for Their Children
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Percentage of Parents That Die Without a Will in Australia
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Wills Contested in Australia Usually Due to Poor Construction or Unfair Terms
Primary Practice Areas
Wills
Having a Will is the only way you can ensure that when you die your Estate is distributed the way YOU want it to be. Simons Ravden Lawyers are Wills specialists.
Together we will create a document that enshrines your instructions, so that you can be comfortable knowing that when the time comes your wishes will be carried out.
Inheritance Disputes & Family Provision Claims
Our Estates team has years of experience in challenging and defending all types of inheritance matters including Family Provision Claims. We focus on the fast resolution of any dispute. Our lawyers have extensive experience negotiating pre-court outcomes with the use of client mediations to fast track any outcome and to lessen the burden and costs on all parties. Learn More
Estate Planning
Estate planning is essential if you want to direct your hard earned assets to those you love. Good estate advice not only has important tax benefits but safeguards your family’s future. You need to consider all your assets as well as superannuation and death benefits. Superannuation can’t be included in your will, you need to nominate beneficiaries. Talk to your estate planning lawyer to be sure to cover everything you want to leave to your loved ones. Learn More
Our Expert Team of Lawyers Will Help to Create Your Will
The SR Wills & Estates Law team has the expertise and knowledge to create wills specifically tailored to our clients individual testamentary requirements.
We specialise in wills and estates, testamentary trusts, trust funds, complex multiple gift clauses, and charity allocations as well as all other complex and simple family inheritance matters.
Primary Practices
At Simons Ravden Inheritance Lawyers (SR Wills), securing your family’s future is our priority.
- Wills Law
- Will Disputes
- Estate Planning
Our Team of Wills and Estates Experts
David Simons
Partner
George Paltos
Wills & Estates Specialist
Giselle Simons
Managing Associate
James Simons
Solicitor
Lilly Panyasuttilert
Paralegal
Alicia Seargeant
Associate
Member of the Law Society of NSW
& Other Affiliations
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From Our Clients
Our aim is to give our clients clear and understandable legal advice in relation to all Wills and Estate and Inheritance matters.
“Very professional service from the Estates team, all my issues were resolved stress free .”
“I’m over 70 years old and appreciated George’s straight talk, he did a fantastic job on my Will, I would recommend his expertise to anyone .”
“I just wanted clear non complicated information and help with my inheritance matter and that’s what I got, I Highly recommend.”
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