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Disputes involving trusts and estates often arise at emotionally difficult times. McVeagh Fleming has a strong track record advising and representing clients in trust and estate litigation, providing clear, practical guidance and focused representation.
We assist with a wide range of trust and estate disputes, including challenges to trustee decisions, will validity issues, testamentary promises, family protection claims, trust liabilities, and applications to remove trustees or executors.
People may wish to challenge a will or trust for many reasons. These matters can be complex, and experienced advice is essential. Our team can help you understand your options and guide you through the process.
Courts may require assets to be held on constructive trust where a person has contributed to property and had a reasonable expectation of an interest. We can advise on potential remedies and next steps.
The Family Protection Act allows eligible people to apply to the Court if they believe a will has not adequately provided for them.
A person must have sufficient mental capacity to make or change a will. If you believe a will may be invalid due to lack of testamentary capacity or undue influence, we can advise on appropriate steps.
Claims may arise where someone has provided services to the deceased in expectation of a provision in their will. We advise on claims under the Law Reform (Testamentary Promises) Act 1949 and the options available.
We advise on challenges to trustee conduct, removal of trustees or executors, and enforcement of beneficiaries’ rights. Trustees must act in accordance with the trust deed and in the best interests of beneficiaries.
For business matters, view Litigation & Dispute (Business).
