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Families, individuals, and charities will receive funds left to them in wills twice as quickly as they did last year, with probate applications now being granted in less than half the time.
The CMA has published an open letter to unregulated providers of will writing, online divorce and pre-paid probate services outlining their consumer law obligations.
From Cecilia Parker Aranha, Director, Consumer Protection Date: 9 October…
While the changes are being considered there is a temporary process in place for applying for probate.
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