Solicitors will be forced to submit probate applications online from next month under legislation laid in parliament today, as the government promises a ‘quicker and more reliable’ probate service.

Solicitors will be forced to submit probate applications online from next month under legislation laid in parliament today, as the government promises a ‘quicker and more reliable’ probate service.

Bereaved people trying to unlock estates are waiting six weeks on average to obtain probate, but using paper forms or making mistakes can mean delays of up to six months, warn lawyers. Applying for ...