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Probate services

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 also information for consumers including a register of ICAEW accredited for probate firms.

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Probate

Become accredited for probate

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  • 16 Mar 2018
Probate work offers firms a real business opportunity. Combining inheritance tax planning and probate services enables you to reaffirm your position as a one-stop-shop for business advisory services.
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ICAEW as a probate regulator Find out more about our responsibilities as a probate regulator and the future of the legal services regulated area. Support for probate accredited firms Practical guidance for probate practitioners, including the latest regulatory updates, helpsheets, and compliance information. Information for consumers of probate services Find out more about how an ICAEW regulated firm can help you with probate services and the administration of an estate. ICAEW's consumer engagement strategy Find out more about ICAEW's commitment to improving access to legal services and increasing competition in the sector.

Key resources

Probate News Probate FAQs How to apply and application forms CPD for probate ICAEW probate register 2019 probate diversity survey results: A catalyst for action

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ICAEW Probate Action Plan Helpsheets and resources ICAEW's application to regulate and license further reserved legal services