Questions About Jurisdiction - Contesting A Will

When a deceased leaves property, movable and immovable property, in more than one jurisdiction questions can arise about which law governs a contested will application. 

The common law position has been altered in NSW by the Succession Act to enlarge the jurisdiction of a NSW Court hearing a family provision claim. 

If there is no real connection with NSW, and the matter is commenced in NSW then it is possible it will be an inappropriate forum and the matter could be transferred or dismissed. 

Contact us for legal advice about matters regarding the jurisdiction of a family provision claim if you think proceedings should be commenced in NSW but are unsure. 

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