The Inheritance (Provision For Family And Dependants) Act 1975 ("The Act") ' Time To Bring A Claim?

• Published date: 09 August 2023
• Law Firm: Myerson Solicitors LLP
• Author: Myerson Solicitors LLP

Claimants who wish to bring a claim under the Inheritance Act must do so within six months of the date of the Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration.

If the Grant has been extracted, the six-month date by which to bring a claim can be easily calculated.

In circumstances where details of the date are not known, an application can be made to the Probate Registry for a Standing Search (Rule 43 of the non-contentious probate rules 'NCPR') requiring the Probate Registry to notify if a Grant is issued.

In addition, searches of the register can be made using the search probate records for documents and wills (England and Wales) feature on the government website.

The entry of a caveat under Rule 44...