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flag A Sydney woman lost her bid to overturn her father’s $3M will and must pay $120K in legal fees from her inheritance.

flag A Sydney woman challenging her father’s $3 million will was denied additional funds and ordered to pay 70% of the executor’s legal costs—over $120,000—from her $450,000 inheritance. flag The NSW Supreme Court ruled the father had fulfilled his moral duty by providing for her, despite her estrangement and modest income. flag The decision reflects a growing judicial trend in New South Wales to limit meritless family provision claims, with courts now requiring genuine financial need and discouraging speculative applications. flag Rising claims—from 655 in 2005 to 996 in 2024—have prompted courts to prioritize mediation, cap recoverable costs, and ensure litigation doesn’t consume estates, even when applicants are financially vulnerable.

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