Can I contest a will after the estate has been distributed?

It may be possible to contest a will after the estate has been distributed, provided your claim is lodged within the required time frame and the executor or administrator is notified. The court can order the return of distributed assets but recovery is not guaranteed, particularly if beneficiaries have spent the funds or are insolvent.

In some cases, the executor or administrator who distributed the estate may be personally liable to satisfy a court order, provided they have sufficient personal funds. However, if a claim is submitted after the deadline and the estate has already been fully distributed, it is unlikely the court will grant a favourable ruling.