Inheritance taxJan 17 2025

Probate cases taking longer than a year surge

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Probate cases taking longer than a year surge — © FT montage/AlamyQuilter warned probate delays could worsen in coming years.

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The number of probate cases taking more than a year to be granted has risen by 134 per cent in the past three years.

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