Contesting an Estate – Challenging a Will
If you have been cut out of a Will or you believe that you have not been left with a fair portion of an estate, you may have the right to challenge the Will.
Challenging a Will may be possible where you have not been provided with adequate provision for your proper maintenance and support.
If you are the spouse, child or dependant of the deceased and you believe that you will not or have not been left with a fair proportion of the estate then you could have the right apply to the Court and request the Court to alter or modify the deceased’s Will.
If you fall within the above category and want to obtain further information and advice then don’t hesitate to contact us to arrange a consultation with our experienced lawyers.
Be mindful that time limits could apply. To protect your interest in the estate, you ought to give notice to the Administrators/Executors of the estate that you intend to make an application challenging the Will. Such notice should be given no later than six months after the deceased died. Any application thereafter must be made within nine months of the date of death.
Disclaimer: This is general information only and should not be relied upon as legal advice. Individual circumstances may differ.