Probate waiting times halved thanks to Government push
- 2025-02-14 13:22
Probate waiting times have been halved thanks to a Government push to digitise the process, new figures show.
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) said the average time it takes to obtain probate has fallen from 14 weeks in 2022 to 8 weeks in 2023.
The improvement has been attributed to a number of factors, including the introduction of a new online probate service, which has made it easier and quicker for people to apply for probate.
Justice Minister Mike Freer said: “I am pleased to see that probate waiting times have halved thanks to the Government’s digitisation drive.
“This is a significant improvement that will make a real difference to bereaved families at a difficult time.”
The MoJ said that the new online probate service has been used by over 100,000 people since its launch in 2022.
The service allows people to apply for probate online, track the progress of their application, and receive updates by email.
The MoJ said that it is continuing to work to improve the probate process, and is planning to introduce a number of new measures in the coming months, including:
- A new online system for dealing with complex probate applications
- A new service to help people who are struggling to pay probate fees
- A new public awareness campaign to help people understand the probate process
The MoJ said that it is confident that these measures will help to further reduce probate waiting times and improve the service for bereaved families.
Probate waiting times halved thanks to Government push
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