Bereaved families administering a loved one’s estate continue to face delays with Grant of Probate applications in England and Wales. A recent STEP article reports that 23,572 applications were received by HM Courts and Tribunals Service in January 2022. This is an increase of 5,297 (29%) on the 18,275 applications received in December 2021 for probate.
In addition to discussing the rising number of Grant applications and probate backlog, Kings Court Trust’s latest blog covers:
- The common causes of stopped applications
- What happens when an application has been stopped?
- What can be done to reduce the risk of this happening
Kings Court Trust is an award-winning estate administration provider that takes care of the practicalities after death. If you have any questions about estate administration or how you can work in partnership with Kings Court Trust, call them on 0333 207 5470 or email partners@kctrust.co.uk.
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