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Acknowledgement for receipt of application question

Shirl62
Shirl62 Posts: 21 Forumite
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edited 20 August 2022 at 7:54PM in Deaths, funerals & probate
Hi everyone. I did the online submission for probate for my mum in early July and sent the documents they required. I have not had confirmation they have received the documents. When I looked back to the email they sent me at the time of submission they indicated it could be 14 days. Should I be worried that the documents have not arrived?

Thanks in anticipation

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  • shiraz99
    shiraz99 Posts: 1,841 Forumite
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    edited 20 August 2022 at 8:46PM
    You don't usually get confirmation that they've received your document. They'll only contact you when either probate has been granted or if they need more info.
  • They do not acknowledge receipt of anything  which is a disgrace, especially after you send an important document like the original will.
     I would love to know what happens if they lose the original will,  which I am sure must have occured at some time.
    It is always a good idea to send by registered post which has to be signed for.
  • Shirl62
    Shirl62 Posts: 21 Forumite
    10 Posts
    They do not acknowledge receipt of anything  which is a disgrace, especially after you send an important document like the original will.
     I would love to know what happens if they lose the original will,  which I am sure must have occured at some time.
    It is always a good idea to send by registered post which has to be signed for.
    Thanks for the reply it was sent registered post.
  • RnK136
    RnK136 Posts: 98 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    I didn't hear from them for 7 weeks. The whole system and service really is poor.
  • msb1234
    msb1234 Posts: 624 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    I checked that my document was received by tracking the recorded delivery.
  • Shirl62
    Shirl62 Posts: 21 Forumite
    10 Posts
    Thanks everyone.  I actually had a email yesterday confirming that probate has been granted.  I feel relieved and blessed.  Less than 7 weeks from submission. 
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