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8/7/2011
Brisbane-Lawyer, Solicitor - Admitted 2005
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Experience: I did my law degree at the University of Queensland
VerifiedHe needs to see an estates law lawyer right away to bring a family provision application under the Succession Act to challenge the Will. As he was still legally married to her, he would be entitled to a significant share of the estate, regardless of what she wrote in her Will.
Obviously he would need an estates law lawyer to assist with this, but depending on where in Australia he resides I may be able to recommend a good solicitor who could help. Just let me know if you're interested.
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Obviously he would need an estates law lawyer to assist with this, but depending on where in Australia he resides I may be able to recommend a good solicitor who could help. Just let me know if you're interested.
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