Probate: Standards
Commons · Question 127316 · Tabled 14 Apr 2026 · Ministry of Justice · Official record
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Question
Asked by James McMurdock
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the (a) financial and (b) emotional impact of probate delays on bereaved families.
Answer
Answered by Alex Davies-Jones, 22 Apr 2026
The Government recognises that probate applications are made at a difficult and emotional time for bereaved families and it is important that the service is delivered as efficiently as possible.HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) has significantly imp...