Proposed probate court fees increase – scrapped for now!
In a surprise U-turn last night the Ministry of Justice have scrapped for now the proposed increase in probate fees. They have stated that there is not enough time for the proposed legislation to go through parliament ahead of the general election.
Nothing has been said as yet on whether scheme will be brought back if the government are re-elected.
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