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Legal services

As an approved regulator and licensing authority for the reserved legal services of uncontested probate and the administration of oaths, we accredit firms to offer these services to their clients.

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Legal services consumer hub

  • Hub page
  • 16 Dec 2025
Whether you need guidance about choosing an accountant for the legal services of probate or the administration of oaths, or need information on the probate process, or want to understand more about our role as a regulator, our resources are here to support you.
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Probate services

  • Hub page
  • 29 Apr 2015
  • Business Law
ICAEW is an approved regulator and licensing authority for probate services. This enables us to accredit firms to offer probate services to their clients. Here we explain the benefits of accreditation and the application process, provide support for accredited firms and information for consumers including a register of ICAEW-accredited probate firms.
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Administration of Oaths

  • Regulations
  • 01 Oct 2025
Under the October 2025 Legal Services Regulations, ICAEW-accredited probate firms are also authorised to offer the additional legal service of oaths administration. Access resources to support you if you wish to offer this service to your clients.
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