Practice Area
Estate Litigation
Contested estates handled firmly, and where possible privately.
Overview
When a will is unfair, unclear or made under pressure, Queensland law provides remedies — but they are time-limited and evidence-driven. Acting early materially improves the outcome.
Trilogy Law Group acts for eligible applicants, beneficiaries and executors in contested estate matters, aiming to resolve at mediation wherever the numbers justify it.
What we do
Estate Litigation services
Family provision applications
Claims by spouses, children and dependants for further provision from an estate.
Defending estates
Acting for executors and beneficiaries resisting claims.
Will validity challenges
Testamentary capacity, undue influence and suspicious circumstances.
Executor disputes
Removal, accounting, delay and breach of duty.
Informal wills
Applications to admit documents that don't meet formal requirements.
Mediation and settlement
Negotiated deeds of family arrangement that preserve estate value.
Why Trilogy
Boutique focus. Senior attention.
Our principals personally lead every estate litigation matter. You speak with the lawyer making decisions on your file — not a rotation of juniors. From our office on Level 38, 71 Eagle Street, we give Brisbane businesses and families clear advice, fixed fees where possible, and the disciplined process of a top-tier firm at boutique scale.
Common questions
Frequently asked
How long do I have to contest a will in Queensland?+
You must give notice of an intended family provision claim within six months of death and file within nine months. Late applications need the court's permission and are not guaranteed.
Who can contest a will?+
In Queensland, a spouse (including de facto), a child (including adult and stepchildren in some cases) and certain dependants may apply for further provision.
Will it go to court?+
Most estate claims settle at mediation. Court hearings are the exception, usually reserved for genuine capacity disputes or unreasonable positions.
Who pays the legal costs?+
Costs are at the court's discretion and are often, but not always, paid from the estate. We give you a realistic costs picture before you commit.
Can I claim if I was left out entirely?+
Yes, if you fall within an eligible category. Being excluded does not remove your right to apply for provision.