Probate: Standards
Lords · Question HL1136 · Tabled 22 Jun 2026 · Ministry of Justice · Official record
Answered 6 Jul 2026
Question
Asked by Lord Birt
To ask His Majesty's Government what percentage of completed probate applications are granted within eight weeks.
Answer
Answered by Baroness Levitt, 6 Jul 2026
Grants of representation1 issued within 8 weeks, England and Wales2025Source: HMCTS Core Case Data Total grants issuedIssued within 8 weeks of application submission2,5 Issued within 8 weeks of document receipt3,4,5YearCount% of total issued Count% of tot...