A change of heart regarding the adequacy of testamentary provision may constitute sufficient cause for extension of time under s 16 of the Family Provision Act 1982 (NSW) where the original acceptance was formed without knowledge of the right to claim under the Act. The interposition of a life estate may negate prejudice to beneficiaries from late applications because the beneficiary's interest does not fall into possession until the applicant's death.
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