Wills & Estates Lawyers

Whether you’re dealing with estate dispute or unfair will, planning for your family’s future or managing the affairs of a loved one who has passed away, Segelov Taylor Lawyers provides clear, compassionate, and expert legal guidance. We specialise in all aspects of this sensitive area, including:

  • strategic estate planning to secure your legacy,
  • efficient wills and estates administration to ease the burden on your family, and
  • robust advice and representation in disputes and litigation arising from wills, the administration of estates and inheritance issues.

We are here to protect your interests and provide peace of mind

Book a Free Case Assessment

The first step is understanding your rights and options. We offer a 100% free, confidential case assessment to provide you with the clarity and direction you need.

During this no-obligation consultation, we can talk on the phone, or travel to your home or hospital and:

  • Listen carefully to understand the details of your situation.
  • Explain your legal standing and the potential pathways forward in plain English.
  • Provide an honest evaluation of your claim’s strengths and estimated value.
  • Outline a clear strategy, including the legal process and transparent costs, if you choose to proceed.

There is no pressure and no obligation. This initial consultation is simply our commitment to empowering you with the knowledge needed to make an informed decision.

Ready to find out where you stand?

Take control of your situation today. Contact us directly to schedule your complimentary assessment. You can also reach our office by phone on 1800 430 855, email, or our website’s live chat.

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Estate Disputes & Litigation

We specialise in complex inheritance issues, including family provision claims and challenges to a will's validity through clear, strategic advice and action to protect your rights and secure your entitlements.
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Estate planning & helping those without Capacity

Secure your future and protect your loved ones. Our expertise in estate planning and incapacity law ensures your wishes are respected, providing peace of mind for you and your family.
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Probate & Administration

We provide compassionate, expert guidance for executors and administrators to manage and finalise a deceased estate with clarity and confidence.
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Why Segelov Taylor

What sets us apart. A compassionate, dedicated approach that gives our clients lasting peace of mind.
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Wills and estates disputes

David Taylor

David’s career has been driven by one principle: fighting for the rights of individuals against powerful opposition. It began with his work as a Union Industrial Officer and has defined his path as a lawyer, taking on fights that matter and securing justice for his clients.

Fighting for fairness in Wills and Estates

Increasingly he has worked helping clients with difficult wills and estate disputes.  Over the last five years he has:

  • Achieve significant victories for clients in family provision claims in New South Wales and Testator’s Maintenance Claims in Victoria
  • Acted in respect of a large estate that was in both Croatia and Australia to ensure the deceased’s will was given effect to.
  • Successfully acted for young children in the Philippines in respect of their father’s estate in Australia.

Free Case Assessment

We offer a free initial case assessment.

We will obtain preliminary instructions from you and advise you whether we believe we are able to assist you in your matter. If we believe we may be able to assist you we will discuss with you the the process and the terms of which we can act (including the likely costs). The case assessment may be by phone, or in person. There is no cost associated with this case assessment, nor any obligation to instruct us in your matter.

You can contact Tanya Segelov, or David Taylor directly, or contact our office by phone, email or the web-chat to arrange your free case assessment.

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Fee policy

Segelov Taylor is committed to ensuring that people with meritorious claims are not prevent from acting because of legal costs.

When acting for people contesting or challenging wills, we often act on a no win no fee basis, or at pay at the end basis.  When we act of the estate we generally act on the terms that delay payment until estate assets have been realised.

Because we are a specialist, boutique firm with less overheads than some of the larger, generalist firms, we provide very high quality legal services at a lower price.

Prior to commencing the claim we will provide a costs disclosure which clearly sets out the fee arrangements.

For more detailed general information about our fees in mesothelioma and other dust disease matters, please see our fee policy page, or call us.

Common Questions

A person making a will must have testamentary capacity. This means they must be of sound mind, memory and have understanding at the time of making the will. A person is regarded as having the required capacity if they:

  • Know what a will is;
  • Realise in general terms the amount and type of property they are disposing of;
  • Can weigh the “moral claims” that they should be considering when deciding who to leave property to; and
  • Know and approve of the contents of the Will.
Any person who has interest in the will (or a previous will) of the deceased may challenge a will. This is a far broader test than for contesting a will.
A will can also be challenged if the will maker was subjected to undue influence or duress in the making of the will. A court will however only overturn a will on the grounds of undue influence where it is satisfied the will maker’s mind was coerced to such an extent that the resulting will was contrary to the will maker’s real intentions. This can be extremely difficult to prove.
There are not strict time limits, although proceedings should be commenced as soon as practicable.
An alternative to challenging a will is to contest a will. The difference between challenging a will and contesting a will is that a challenge to a will alleges that the will is not valid, while a contest to a will alleges that the will improperly excludes (in whole or part) a person who should have been provided for. Segelov Taylor are able to assist in contesting and challenging wills.

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Client Testimonials

Rated 5 out of 5

There would be little more to say than the professionalism/personal touch and the efficiency in detail within our case, was to say the least, extra ordinary and beyond those high expectations we set.

I say with confidence that the positive outcome Segelov Taylor achieved in my matter, would not have through any another firm, produced a better outcome.

The personal “hands-on” approach by Tanya Segolov and her team made you feel as though your case was the only matter at hand.

Thank you Tanya, and all, for your truly professional and caring handling that subsequently produced the outcome we achieved.

I have no reservations in recommending the legal firm Segelov Taylor to give anyone requiring legal services and representation in the areas of their expertise.

There were certainly no negatives during my associations, to the contrary, I feel privileged to have been part of their client base, and to have witnessed a positive outcome.

We all approach a legal firm with our own agenda, this company will make your agenda theirs, to the end.

CONGRATULATIONS! On your efforts.

Best regards, BM

BM

Early last year my father was diagnosed with mesothelioma following exposure to asbestos in the workplace over 50 years ago. After conducting thorough internet based research on the various legal firms who specialise in seeking compensation for this condition we made the choice to go with Segelov Taylor Lawyers, being the stand-out law firm. This was the best decision we could have made with a very successful and quick outcome, ideal given my father’s prognosis. He was able to achieve peace of mind in that he could receive any required care and also provide for my mother.

Tanya Segelov and Alex Crisp were able to bring excellent experience to this matter in a compassionate, efficient manner. The effortless way they were able to work with us, while being in another state made the whole process seamless. They were tenacious in securing a fast and just outcome for my father.
I cannot recommend Segelov Taylor Lawyers highly enough. They exceeded all of our expectations in a stress free, compassionate, and professional manner.

AL

Thank you again for your dedication and hard work on this case for us. Because of your experience and wisdom Mum is now able to afford the very best care in the last phase of her life and I’ll be forever grateful for that.

L

My father thanks you a lot and I also thank you for making this process smooth. With your encouragement and trust, you were able to get him much more. He still doesn’t believe it, but hopefully when he sees his balance in his bank account, it will sink in.

Thanks again.

M

Dear Tanya,

We would like to let you know how thankful our family is to have engaged such an experienced & knowledgeable lawyer to represent Leon in his mesothelioma case.

From our very first conversation & throughout the entire process you always treated Leon with the utmost respect & kindness. You kept us informed every step of the way & it was very obvious by the way you handled the final negotiations, that you have had many years of experience.

This is an extremely traumatic & devastating time in our family & as much as is possible, the outcome you achieved has helped ease the financial burden.

We have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending your company to anyone who finds themselves faced with this Asbestos induced tragedy.

C

We contacted Segelov Taylor Lawyers after they were recommended to us as experts in the area of asbestos.

On our first meeting all of my family were very impressed with the professionalism and expertise Tanya showed us. It was obvious from her questions and wisdom in this a particular area that she knew what she was talking about and reassured us that we did in fact have a case.

Throughout the months of research there was constant information and updates and regular emails and phone calls from Segelov Taylor Lawyers which reassured us throughout the whole process that we had employed the right lawyers.

Because of Tanya’s determination, dedication and advise we received a settlement that helped my mother pay for the very best care she needed as her health declined from her asbestos related cancer. My family and I will be forever grateful to Tanya and her team as it meant we could focus on spending time with my mother and organising the best one on one care for her until she passed.

L.F.

Dear Tanya
RE SEGELOV TAYLOR LAWYERS- DUST DISEASES CLAIM FOR MESOTHELIOMA
I just want to thank you very much for representing Serge in his Dust Diseases Claim. Although this journey isn’t a very happy one, we very much appreciate your guidance during the course of the claim.
We were very impressed with the way you handled the case from the very beginning when everything was very raw and we were still in shock and disbelief that he had been diagnosed with Mesothelioma. As he was still recovering from an operation, your home visits made our appointments with you so much easier.
Serge is very happy with the outcome and settlement of the claim and also wanted to pass on his thanks.
We would definitely recommend Segelov Taylor Lawyers to anyone who needed your expertise in the areas that you practice.
Once again, many thanks

db

I wish to express my appreciation for the assistance and support that was provided by your firm in settling my recent claim.

I was very impressed at our first meeting with the time taken to explain the process. This allowed me to submit my version of events, freely and without any form of prompting.

I would like to mention a special thank you to Kristy-Lee for the ongoing support that she provided in keeping me updated on how the case was proceeding and for the provision of relevant correspondence.

I am very pleased with the outcome and have no hesitation in referring others to your firm, for support in your areas of expertise.

I also intend visiting the online site to express my gratitude.

Thank you once again and I hope your firm has ongoing success in the support provided to clients.

X

At a devastating time in my life I met Tanya Segelov. My husband had just been diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma.

My husband and I both understood the need of a solicitor who understood the nature of the disease and legislation of the NSW government and the departments involved in this process.

Luckily I noticed an article in the daily telegraph reporting the story of a woman’s fight for justice and triumph for her husband who had suffered from a work related asbestos disease. Tanya Segelov was her solicitor.

I rang Segelov Taylor and advised how ill my husband was. Tanya visited him next day at home and clearly explained all rights we were entitled too. Plus the procedures involved with government and the Dust Disease Board. Unfortunately nearly all of Tanya’s business relations were involved in a hospital situation with my husband. Sympathy, compassion and professional integrity were displayed by Tanya and her staff at all times.

My husband passed away only six weeks after diagnosis. Through this terrible time Tanya never shirked her duty of care to me and obtained excellent outcomes for my family and I.

I can wholeheartedly recommend Tanya Segelov and her team to anyone with a dust related illness as I truly do not know how I would have coped without her knowledge, compassion and assistance.

S.B.

Segelov Taylor client Tony Biddle speaks about making a claim.

Tony Biddle speaks

07 March, 2020

I am a client of the Law Firm, SEGELOV TAYLOR and I am impressed by the professionalism shown by that firm, as they recently represented me in an action relating to a claim for workers’ compensation.

I am extremely satisfied with their attention to detail, regular feedback and prompt response to questions that I put to them.

Tanya (who acted for me in this case), was extremely helpful in all aspects of the proceedings, and patient with me if I was unsure of a certain point.

SEGELOV TAYLOR achieved an extremely satisfactory outcome for me.

I would be pleased to recommend SEGELOV TAYLOR to any prospective client.

 

GC

Tanya and her colleagues have done so much to get me through this awful sad time, but happy with the outcome.  I would highly recommend Segelov Taylor Lawyers to anyone in need of a sound lawyer

ED

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