If you’re the dependant of someone who has died and you have not been provided with a fair share of his or her estate, you may have the right to contest their will.
Under section 57 of the Succession Act (2006), the time limit for bringing a family provision claim is now 12 months from the date of death pursuant to section 58(2) of the Act. The Court has the power to extend the time limit if it is satisfied that sufficient reasons can be shown.
You may be able to challenge the distribution of an estate if: