VIC Wife wanting to Contest a will

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Donaldretv

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My wifes Father past away she never met him and he is not on the birth certificate . He has his own family to another marriage, can my wife contest this will all she has is a legal declaration that he is the father .
 

winston wolf

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As a child of the deceases she can challenge the will(Family Provision claim). Expect DNA proof to be asked for if there is any uncertainty. Success will depend on the details.