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UIN 101075

Probate: Standards

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answeredUnited Kingdom· UK Parliament· EN

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17 December 2025

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5 January 2026 · Answer

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5 January 2026

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To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the reasons for current waiting times within the Specialist Team of the Probate Registry, and of the impact of those delays on bereaved families; and what measures his Department is

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  1. 17 December 2025

    Written question

    To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the reasons for current waiting times within the Specialist Team of the Probate Registry, and of the impact of those delays on bereaved families; and what measures his Department is

    Source: Commons

  2. 5 January 2026

    Answer

    Applications for Probate can be delayed where more information is needed from the applicant, a caveat is in place or where cases are more complex. HM Courts & Tribunals Service is investing in more staff, alongside system and process improvements to i...

    Source: Written answer

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