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Form Part I: No. 29 Citation to Introduce an Alleged Last Will at Suit of A Legatee in A Former Will
Part I: No. 29 Citation to Introduce an Alleged Last Will at Suit of a Legatee in a Former Will is a court form used to formally request that an alleged will be entered into evidence in a dispute over a previous will. It is filed when a legatee wants the court to consider a newer, contested will.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form Part I: No. 29 Citation to Introduce an Alleged Last Will at Suit of A Legatee in A Former Will
Part I: No. 29 Citation to Introduce an Alleged Last Will at Suit of a Legatee in a Former Will is a court form used to formally request that an alleged will be entered into evidence in a dispute over a previous will. It is filed when a legatee wants the court to consider a newer, contested will.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is filing after the original will case has been finalised.
- 2Submitting an incomplete copy of the alleged will
- 3Missing the deadline before the original will case concludes
- 4Incorrect legatee details causing the court to reject the filing
- 5Failing to attach supporting affidavits or evidence
Plain English
If you think there is a later will that should change how an estate is divided, you use this form to ask the court to look at it. It tells the judge why you believe the new will is valid and why it should replace the older one.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The citation should be filed before any final judgment on the earlier will is entered, typically within 30 days of discovering the alleged later will.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- When you have a newer will that you believe supersedes an earlier will.
- When you are a legatee seeking to contest the distribution under the former will.
- When the alleged will has not yet been presented to the court.
- When you need a formal court order to admit the alleged will into evidence.
- When the dispute is already before the Circuit or High Court.
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Use this form or another form?
General probate application
For applying for grant of probate when no dispute exists
✓ Verify no contested will before using P50
Application to vary a grant of probate
To change an existing grant after probate is issued
✓ Use only after a grant has been granted
Affidavit of Will
To swear an oath about the contents of a will
✓ Needed only if the will is missing
Deadline or filing window
The citation should be filed before any final judgment on the earlier will is entered, typically within 30 days of discovering the alleged later will.
Before you submit
- 1Legatee name and address correctly entered
- 2Accurate description of the alleged will (date, testator, witnesses)
- 3Copy of the alleged will attached
- 4Affidavits or statements of authenticity included
- 5Signature and date on the form
- 6Filing fee paid or exemption confirmed
- 7Correct court registry selected
- 8Form printed legibly if submitting paper copy
- 9Reference number of the original will case noted
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the latest Part I: No. 29 form
- 2Gather the alleged will and any supporting affidavits
- 3Complete all required fields on the form
- 4Attach copies of the alleged will and supporting documents
- 5Pay the filing fee
- 6Submit the form to the appropriate court registry
- 7Obtain a receipt or filing acknowledgment
Known limitations
- 1Form does not replace a full probate application; it only seeks admission of the alleged will
- 2Only applicable where a former will is already the subject of a suit
- 3Does not address issues of will validity beyond admission to evidence
- 4Electronic submission may not be available in all courts
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Proceedings
3 items
The names of the parties exactly as they appear on the originating document.
The court record number for the case, if one has been assigned.
The court and the office where the document is being filed.
Substance
2 items
What you are asking the court to do, or the information the form requires.
The facts relied on and any documents exhibited with the filing.
Execution
1 items
Signed, sworn or certified as the form requires, with proof of service where needed.
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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form header still reads Part I: No. 29
- Check for any updated filing fee amount
- Verify that the online submission option is still available
- Ensure the required supporting documents list matches the current version
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 29/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from user input
- SRCIssuing agency identified as Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCGeneral purpose inferred from title (citation to introduce alleged will)
- SRCFiling location inferred from standard court practice in Ireland
- SRCDeadline inference based on typical procedural timing
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact fee amount
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: availability of online submission
Common confusion points
Mixing up this citation with a standard probate application
Assuming the form can be used after a grant of probate has been issued
Leaving out the required copy of the alleged will
Submitting to the wrong court registry
Not attaching sworn affidavits supporting authenticity
Failing to pay the filing fee before submission
Using an outdated version of the form
Misunderstanding that this form does not resolve the will's validity
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