Probate - how long?

GenX0212

Application sent tracked&signed, delivered 19/08; 
Confirmation of receipt received 26/08 AM; 
Confirmation of Probate Approved 26/08 PM. 

Given there was a bank holiday in the middle then that is just 4 working days !

Documents expected within 10 working days

MODS: perhaps these threads should be merged? https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6623580/swift-probate-turnaround#latest

mmunro2013

Following thread... I have a question; is it necessary to include the original will in the probate application? If so, is the original returned after probate has been processed/granted. Will GOV.UK accept certified signed copies of the will in submission? If so; where can I go to get signed certified copies? Sorry, so many questions, however I am nervous about sending the original will in the post as I might need it for future reference (Financial Inst. etc.). 

probate_slave

I'm afraid you do have to send the original will to the probate registry. After checking that everything is kosher, they retain it forever in their archives. Best to send tracked and signed but even then you may suffer a few anxious days as receipt is often not confirmed for a week or more.
It would be worth having a copy certified by a solicitor beforehand, particularly in case of loss, but the grant of probate is usually sufficient to release funds and property.