Contentious probate refers to legal disputes in concerning the administration of a deceased’s estate. The most common kind of dispute is where a beneficiary contests the validity of a will. There are many reasons why a beneficiary may contest a will, such as perceived unfairness, undue influence, or manipulation of the deceased, however this article will focus on one of the most frequently litigated issues – testamentary capacity.

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Dying without a will can make it more challenging for your next of kin to deal with your assets after your death. Having said that, while having a valid will does make the distribution of assets a lot easier, there are certain types of assets that your will might not be able to deal with.

As our population ages, more people are being accommodated in supported residential aged care. On entry, the aged care provider and the resident sign a residential care agreement which often requires a payment known as a RAD to secure that accommodation.

Can a person claiming to be the decedent’s biological child out of wedlock obtain a court order directing DNA testing of the decedent’s acknowledged children, in order to verify her claim?