Probate Service Debate

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Department: Scotland Office

Probate Service

Lord German Excerpts
Monday 27th July 2020

(4 years, 3 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Keen of Elie Portrait Lord Keen of Elie [V]
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My Lords, I do not accept that the performance of the probate service should be characterised as poor. No guarantee can be given regarding fees.

Lord German Portrait Lord German (LD) [V]
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My Lords, with continuing delays now extended over several years, is it not time for the Government to introduce a one-stop shop for dealing with probate to avoid the need to go back and forth making arrangements between the courts service, the Treasury and others?

Lord Keen of Elie Portrait Lord Keen of Elie [V]
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My Lords, the introduction of a digital scheme is proving effective. Because of that, it was possible for probate staff to deal more effectively with applications during the Covid crisis. We are seeing a greater uptake in the digital service from legal professionals as well.