With 38 years of experience, Wal Abramowicz is a highly respected legal professional specialising in estate litigation. He has a proven track record of resolving complex disputes involving wills, trusts, probate, and inheritance matters. Known for his meticulous attention to detail and compassionate yet assertive approach, Wal ensures his clients receive the best possible outcomes.
In addition to his expertise in estate litigation, Wal has deep knowledge in commercial litigation, family law and criminal law making him a versatile and trusted advisor. His client-focused approach and clear, practical guidance have earned him a reputation for excellence.
Wal Abramowicz's is the Vice President of the Association of European Attorneys. This is one of the largest networks of lawyers in the world. As a result, we have access to legal representation worldwide.
Wal regularly gives seminars and writes articles on "estate disputes". For expert legal representation in estate matters and more, Wal Abramowicz is the ideal choice.
In New South Wales, a Will usually has to follow rules to be valid. In most cases, a valid Will must be in writing, be signed by the person making the Will, be signed by two witnesses who are present at the same time, and be signed by the witnesses. However, the Court understand that sometimes people clearly express their final wishes without following these technical rules. To avoid unfair results, the Court can accept an informal Will in certain situations. The Supreme Court of NSW recently considered whether a video recording could be an informal Will. Read more
Mrs Bertilla Girotto died in 2022 at the age of 90. Her estate was valued at $3.6 million. 11 days before her death, Bertilla changed her will. Read more
Jim Thynne died in 2011, survived by his wife Victoria and sons Harry (from a previous marriage) and Patrick. In Jim's will, Victoria was left the family home valued $4 million. This was under the condition that Victoria would leave the family home to Patrick and Harry equally when she died. In 2020, Victoria took out a mortgage over the family home. She used that money to keep the family farm running and to buy another property. Read more
A lady dies with most of her estate being held within the family home. Her youngest son is forced to leave the property, triggering a claim against the estate. Read more