Hilda dies on 1 March 2026 and probate is granted on 1 June 2026. Her adult son Ian wants to claim under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975. By when must he issue his claim without needing the court's permission to extend?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. By 1 December 2026, six months from the grant
- Step 1: Section 4 of the 1975 Act sets a six-month period from the date on which representation is first taken out.
- Step 2: The grant date of 1 June gives 1 December.
Answer
By 1 December 2026, six months from the grant.
Why not the others: The period runs from the grant, not from death; six and three years are other limitation periods.
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