WILLS AND ESTATE LITIGATION
Contentious estates can result in emotional and expensive litigation.
The lawyers at Virgin Law Group can help you navigate these claims by giving you empathetic and objective advice to achieve an equitable resolution whether by negotiation, mediation or trial.
Perry Mazzone, who leads this practice, has over 30 years experience in wills and estates litigation, and has been involved in numerous trials of these claims. Our lawyers are often called upon by the Public Guardian and Trustee to represent the estate interests of children and incapable adults. They will provide you with the experience and support you need to deal with the often emotional and difficult issues arising in an estate case.
Committeeship Applications
Dementia, often in the form of Alzheimer's, and other illnesses associated with ageing often leave a person unable to take care of themselves.
Power of Attorney Issues
A Power of Attorney is a legal document which allows one person (the “donor”) to give another person (the “attorney”) the power to act in respect of the donor’s financial matters.
Wills Variation
Poor estate planning and family feuds often lead to legal disputes following a person’s death. Blended families can create conflict between a will-maker's children and new spouse.
Invalid Wills
The person making the will must have "testamentary capacity", meaning they understand the contents of the will and can consent to it.
