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Written question asked by Brian Mathew (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 16 September 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 October 2025. It was answered by Alex Davies-Jones (Labour) on Monday, 13 October 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.


Probate and Wills

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what mechanisms are in place at HM Courts and Tribunals Service Probate Registries to ensure that when a later will is lodged and an objection is submitted prior to the granting of probate on an earlier will, the later will is considered before any grant is issued.

Answer

HMCTS has an established process in place for when a later will is lodged, which requires HMCTS staff to submit the later Will and earlier Will to a Registrar for their directions on how to proceed.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
77948
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Probate Wills HM Courts and Tribunals Service
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk