Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 101075
Probate: Standards
Tabled: 17 December 2025
Answered: 5 January 2026
Question
Luke Murphy
Labour — Basingstoke
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
Answer
Alex Davies-JonesApplications 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...
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