THE NEED FOR DISCLOSURE WHEN THERE ARE CLAIMS AGAINST AN ESTATE
A person is entitled to leave their estate to whoever they choose. However, there may be circumstances in which a person has been left out of a will and believes they should have been included. This situation often leads to family provision claims, as “eligible persons” can apply for a family provision claim against an estate. In simple terms, “eligible persons” include spouses, de-facto partners, children (including adult children), grandchildren, and members of the household who were dependent on the deceased. [...]
