Matthew F. Erskine is a trusts and estates attorney. Probate is a term that often sends shivers down the spine of those unfamiliar with its intricacies. It's a process that conjures images of ...

The process has been shortened to less than a week for many, thanks to digital applications and additional staffing ...

Moreover, probate is a public proceeding, meaning the details of the deceased's estate and the distribution process are accessible to the public, which can be a concern for those seeking privacy ...

The Ministry of Justice’s Court and Tribunals Service has slashed the average wait times for probate to just over ... weeks at the end of June 2024, meaning the average wait was halved within ...