{"id":7678,"date":"2023-10-19T03:48:07","date_gmt":"2023-10-19T03:48:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xenodochial-liskov.139-99-238-150.plesk.page\/?p=7678"},"modified":"2023-10-19T03:49:18","modified_gmt":"2023-10-19T03:49:18","slug":"how-to-lessen-the-chances-of-your-will-being-challenged","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/xenodochial-liskov.139-99-238-150.plesk.page\/?p=7678","title":{"rendered":"How to lessen the chances of your will being challenged"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Is your will being challenged by a family member? Find out what you can do with Melmark Law to help prevent this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A refresher on wills\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Wills outline how someone wants their property shared after they pass away. When there’s a will, it states how assets should be split among loved ones. Without a will, the law decides this division. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Usually, a will is private. Only after someone dies do beneficiaries learn what they get. Sometimes, family members may be upset with their share. If so, they might challenge the will. For such issues, a specialist like the wills and estates lawyers at Melbourne-based law firm Melmark Law can assist. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Challenging a will  <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Only specific people can challenge a will, like those who stood to inherit or close relatives in special cases. Factors considered include family ties, financial status, and relationship to the deceased. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After death, a will must get the Supreme Court’s approval, called probate. This lets the named executor handle the deceased’s property. If there’s no will, the process becomes more complex. Melmark Law can help with probate at a set price. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Death brings sorrow, and legal processes can extend this pain. Applying for probate can be lengthy, especially if unfamiliar. If a will is challenged, it delays things further. If the challenger wins, their costs might come from the estate, reducing the inheritance. High court fees can shrink an estate fast. To prevent this, the experts at Melmark Law can guide you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Writing an Air-Tight Will with Melmark Law <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are a few things you can do to prevent a family member from contesting your will and having your assets distributed in ways you didn\u2019t agree too. The first and most important step is to have your Will written by a Wills and Estates Lawyer<\/a>. Not every lawyer has the expertise to write a will that can\u2019t be contested, but the lawyers at Melmark Law have the knowledge and skills to make your Will as airtight as possible, given the existing legal framework.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s also imperative that you update your will when big life changes occur. These can be marriage or childbirth. This keeps your will current, and assets covered, which ensures that no one can contest your will because it is out of date. Keeping letters, email and other correspondence between you and your lawyer can also show that your will is legitimate, and that you were clear-minded when it was written. At Melmark Law, our lawyers always draft Wills that reflect your current circumstances and are legally binding and enforceable for as long as possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The myth behind no-contest clauses <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A no-contest clause implies that; <\/p>\n\n\n\n