The Administration and Probate Act allows a person, whether a family member or someone who had a relationship with the deceased, who does not believe they have received adequate provision from an estate to apply to the courts to have the will effectively redrawn to make that provision.  An extreme example would be where the deceased had a large estate who made very modest provision for his surviving partner with the majority of the estate being left to a charity.  The surviving partner having been left without the means to be able to live comfortably could apply to the courts for further provision.

These applications must be made within six months of a grant of probate of the deceased's will. Therefore it is important that as soon as you become aware of the provisions of the will and you believe that you have not received adequate provision, that you contact us to obtain advice as to whether you can successfully contest the will.

Our contacts:
Andrew Pickles Partner
Trevor Kuhle Solicitor