No! Court should be avoided! That's why there is a compulsory mediation process. You are not able to get a hearing before a judge until the court knows you have first tried to settle.
About 80% of our cases settle out of court. Engaging a lawyer who specialises in will disputes considerably increases your chances of settling out of court He or she is likely to have much more experience in spotting the right questions to ask and considering the strengths and weaknesses of a claim. They are therefore more able to determine what a reasonable settlement is, early.
Call us on 1800 720 211 to talk about how to avoid going to court and settling a case early.