Who can make a contested will claim?

You may be able to make a contested will claim if you:

• Were married to the deceased or you were their de facto partner
• Are a child of the person who made the will (or an adopted child)
• Are the ex-wife or ex-husband of the person who made the will
• Are a grandchild of the person who made the will and were wholly or partially dependent upon them. For example, you lived with the deceased or the deceased supported you financially
• Lived with the person who made the will at some time and you were dependent upon them to some extent (this commonly includes stepchildren or foster children)

Importantly, you could be eligible to make a claim even if there is no will.