Committees

Probate

Inquiry

Following the announcement that a General Election will be held on 4 July, Select Committees will be unable to meet from 24 May and will cease to exist from 30 May until after the General Election. This work has therefore closed.

The Probate Registry has been experiencing significant delays. There are wider concerns about how effectively beneficiaries, executors and the bereaved are supported through the process and protected from rogue traders. The inquiry will take evidence on capacity, resources and delays across the probate service, and the impact of digitisation and centralisation, including the effectiveness of the online probate portal. The inquiry is interested in people’s experiences of applying for probate including how the administration of probate could be improved for people who are already coming to terms with the loss of a loved one.

Read the Call for evidence to find out more about this Inquiry.

This inquiry is no longer accepting evidence

The deadline for submissions was Monday 22 January 2024.

Work news

Thumbnail
Justice Committee to examine possible solutions to probate delays
Justice Committee to examine possible solutions to probate delays
29 April 2024
Thumbnail
Justice Committee to hear from legal experts on the Post Office (Horizon System) Offences Bill
Justice Committee to hear from legal experts on the Post Office (Horizon System) Offences Bill
12 April 2024
Thumbnail
Justice Committee to hear from charities amid financial fears over Probate delays
The Justice Committee will take evidence from charities on the financial impact of probate delays during the first session of its new Probate inquiry
11 March 2024
Thumbnail
Justice Committee launches new inquiry into probate amid concerns over delays and consumer protection
The Justice Committee has launched a new inquiry into probate, the legal term for sorting out a will, amid concerns over delays in processing applications.
22 November 2023
Total results 4 (page 1 of 1)

Contact us