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 ...

There's also the privacy factor. When a will goes through probate, it becomes a part of the public record, meaning anyone can ...

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 ...