Will Contested After Probate?

Most probate cases don't involve contests to wills, and in those instances where there are contests, they generally occur early in the probate process—prior to the distribution of assets. If contesting a will prior to probate is difficult (and it is), contesting a will after probate is nearly impossible.

Can you still contest a Will after probate?

Can a Will be overturned after Probate? Yes. ... Once the Grant of Probate has been issued it would be necessary to bring a claim for it to be revoked. Additionally, the longer the delay in bringing a claim the more likely it is that the executors will have distributed the deceased's assets to the beneficiaries.

What happens if a Will is successfully contested?

If you successfully challenge a Will and the Will is declared invalid, the previous valid Will stands in its place. If there was no previous Will, the rules of intestacy will apply.