Probate

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Have your say: proposed probate fee increases

We are seeking your views on the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) proposals to increase probate fees.

16 Aug 2021
Proposed rise in probate fees unjustifiable as users face long delays

Plans to hike fees for probate applications are unwelcome, particularly when grieving relatives are suffering because the service is still subject to significant delays.

09 Jul 2021
HMCTS responds to issues with the probate service

We spoke to HM Courts and Tribunals Service about issues our members have been experiencing using the probate service.

03 Jun 2021
Probate service update February 2021

We've summarised the update from HM Courts and Tribunals Service on changes to the digital probate service.

26 Feb 2021
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
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
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 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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  • Consultation response
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