The House of Commons Justice Committee has launched a call for evidence on probate, following complaints of significant delays at the Probate Registry
There are also concerns about whether sufficient support is being given to beneficiaries, executors and the bereaved, and whether they are being protected from rogue traders.
The committee seeks written submissions by 22 January on capacity, resources and delays as well as the fees, thresholds, the impact of digitisation and how effectively the online probate portal is working. It is interested in people’s experiences of applying for probate and any suggestions on how to improve the system. Evidence received will feed into an inquiry.
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