Contributions made by the Applicant to the Deceased's Estate

A factor to be considered under s 60 (2) of the Sucesssion Act relates to whether the applicant may any contributions to the deceased's estate. Such contributions can take a number of forms by for instance being a contribution to the acquisition, conservation or perhaps the improvement of the deceased's estate.

In circumstances where there was a contribution by the applicant and that contribution was paid for (or otherwise ordered) the chances of successfully contesting the will are somewhat reduced. If, however, the applicant made contributions for which there was no consideration the chances of success are increased.

Ultimately, this is one of a number of factors that need to be considered when contesting an estate. 

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