New probate rules for UK households are kicking in after a November rule change. The price of obtaining copies of probate documents has jumped from £1.50 to £16 per copy following a change introduced ...

HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) is reforming how professional users can apply for probate. Changes have included probate fees, and rolling out an online service for applications.

When someone dies their estate has to go through a financial process known as probate. It entails “identifying the dead person’s assets, paying off any debts and sharing out the remaining estate ...

Plus, we explain how to apply for probate and speed the process up HOUSEHOLDS face delays of up to a year to get probate granted following major changes to Inheritance Tax (IHT) rules by the ...

Probate refers to the legal process of settling the estate of a deceased person. This process can take anywhere from a few months to a couple of years, depending on several factors such as the size ...

Inheritance Tax (IHT) is usually levied on the estate of someone who has died and is passing on their assets. The bill is paid where an estate is valued over £325,000 and it is usually charged at 40 ...

Grace is Money editor at Which?, on the hunt for ways to help people save with smart tips, deals and hacks. She was named Personal Finance Journalist of the Year 2025. The Financial Conduct Authority ...

Inheritance Tax (IHT) is one key cost many families will have to meet following the death of a loved one. For an individual in charge of an estate, often known as an executor, meeting a wide range of ...