Procedural changes by Probate Office

18/10/2019 08:57:27

The Probate Office is making changes in internal practices and processes which will take effect from 1 November 2019.

Reform details

The programme of reform includes:

  • Changes to procedures and practice
  • Simplification of fees
  • Revamped web pages
  • Re-designed oath and bond
  • E-Probate (up and running)

Read more details of the changes in the Probate Office notice.

New Charitable Bequest Form

The Probate Office and the Charities Regulator will be introducing a slightly revised practice whereby solicitors applying for Grants where the will contains a charitable legacy must complete a new electronic form titled the ‘Charitable Bequest Form’ which replaces the existing PAS3 Form.

For details see the Probate Office notice.