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Increased use of online probate service

We met with HM Courts and Tribunals Service for another productive user group meeting about the online probate service.

17 Dec 2020
Online probate service becomes mandatory

From 2 November 2020 all grant of probate applications (where there is a will) must be made using the online service for professionals.

03 Nov 2020

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Non-contentious probate: mandating online professional applications – Law Society response

We responded to the Ministry of Justice's consultation on mandating online professional applications for non-contentious probate.

02 Oct 2020
Update to the non-contentious probate rules: mandating online professional applications

We have an update on the non-contentious probate rules, which now mandate online professional applications.

02 Oct 2020
Update on the probate service

Following a productive meeting with HM Courts and Tribunal Service (HMCTS), we have another update on the probate service.

28 Sep 2020
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Raising standards in the tax advice market call for evidence – Law Society response

We responded to an HMRC call for evidence about ways to raise standards and increase transparency in the tax advice market.

01 Sep 2020