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Probate - how long?

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  • bob_a_builder
    bob_a_builder Posts: 2,372 Forumite
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    edited 19 December 2025 at 10:46PM
    Excepted case, POSTAL application
    Tracked arrival at HMCTS on the 19th Nov
    Email confirming grant received on the 17th Dec

  • richardw
    richardw Posts: 19,468 Forumite
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    edited 20 December 2025 at 2:35PM
    Bink1942 said:
    ....we had to wait for 2 months to get a statement from NS&I about his Premium Bonds, so this set us back 2 months, not sure whether the Solicitor was at fault or NS&I, as when i chased up the delay with the Solicitor, the Statement arrived a week later!! (probably passed the job onto a junior, who forgot to speak to NS&I)....



    I'm a bit concerned about NS&I.
    I just want balances at this stage for the IHT calculation.
    I hope it won't take 2 months.
    Posts are not advice and must not be relied upon.
  • FYI for anyone. IHT forms should be sent tracked but not signed for. I lost a whole month and had to resend. My original set of forms and death certificate are goodness knows where! 
    I received my confirmation of payment of IHT and unique code yesterday within the time frame and can now apply for probate.

    I am now nervous of the original will disappearing in the postal system - Will do tracked only again this time
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