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First — who are you in this situation?
Select the role that best describes your position. This will guide you to the most relevant pathways.
I'm a Beneficiary
Something feels wrong with the will or the estate administration.
I'm an Executor
I'm administering an estate and facing challenges or uncertainty.
I'm a Family Member
I'm worried about a relative — they may be being pressured or abused.
I'm a Professional
Accountant, adviser, or aged care worker with a client concern.
Second — which state applies?
Succession law is state-based. The rules are different in NSW compared to Queensland. Select the state where the estate is being administered — or where the older person lives, if they are still alive.
NSW — Succession Act 2006
NSW succession law is governed by the Succession Act 2006. Key courts: Supreme Court of NSW (Equity Division — Probate List) and NCAT for guardianship and POA matters. Family provision claims under Chapter 3. Probate caveats are available.
QLD — Succession Act 1981
Queensland succession law is governed by the Succession Act 1981. Key courts: Supreme Court of Queensland and QCAT for guardianship and POA matters. Family provision claims under Part 4. Different limitation periods apply compared to NSW.
Third — what are your symptoms?
Read through the following questions. Each one describes a common scenario. Click the pathway that matches your situation most closely. If more than one applies, start with the one that feels most urgent.
Is someone being pressured or isolated right now?
An elderly relative is being prevented from seeing family. A new person has moved in and is controlling access. You are worried about immediate changes to a will or transfer of assets.
Elder Financial Abuse Help →Are assets being moved or hidden right now?
Bank accounts being drained. Property being transferred. An executor or POA holder moving assets without explanation. You need to stop this before the money disappears.
Urgent Asset Protection →Was a will changed at the last minute under suspicious circumstances?
A new will appeared shortly before death. The person was unwell, confused, or isolated. New beneficiaries appeared who were not part of the person's life before. The change does not make sense.
Suspicious Will Changes →Do you think someone pressured the will-maker to change their will?
A family member, carer, or new acquaintance applied pressure — emotional, financial, or physical — that resulted in a will that does not reflect what the person would have wanted.
Undue Influence →Do you think the will itself is forged or fraudulent?
You suspect the signature is not genuine. The document looks altered. The will appears to have been created without the person's knowledge. This challenges the authenticity of the document.
Estate Fraud →Is the executor delaying, hiding information, or taking money?
The estate has been in administration for an unreasonable time. The executor will not provide accounts or answer questions. You suspect the executor is benefiting themselves at the estate's expense.
Executor Misconduct →Are you an executor and someone is challenging the will?
You are administering an estate and a beneficiary or family member has raised concerns about the will's validity. You need to know your duties and how to defend the will.
Defending a Will →Has a power of attorney been misused?
An attorney under an enduring power of attorney has used their authority to benefit themselves — transferring money or property, making unauthorised gifts, or depleting the donor's assets.
POA Abuse →Are you a beneficiary who has been unfairly left out or under-provided?
You are a family member or dependant who has not received adequate provision from the estate. You may have a family provision claim, even if the will is valid.
Beneficiary Rights →Was the person confused or lacking mental capacity when they made their will?
The will-maker had dementia, was on heavy medication, or was otherwise cognitively impaired at the time the will was signed. The will may be invalid for lack of testamentary capacity.
Capacity Concerns →None of the above — I need to speak to someone to work it out
Your situation does not fit neatly into one category, or you are uncertain which pathway applies. That is common — estate disputes often overlap. We can help you identify the right approach.
Book a Confidential Review →I need urgent help now — I don't have time to read
If assets are at immediate risk, a vulnerable person needs protection, or court deadlines are looming, call us directly. Do not wait.
Get Urgent Help →Still not sure? Let us help you work it out.
Many estate disputes involve overlapping issues. You do not need to diagnose the legal problem yourself — that is our job. A confidential discussion can clarify your position within minutes.