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Information for consumers of probate services

We are an independent regulator approved by the Legal Services Board under the Legal Services Act 2007 to accredit firms to provide probate services to their clients. We regulate accredited firms for both probate and estate administration work. Here you can find out more information about how our regulated firms can help you and our role as a regulator.
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The probate process explained

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This section includes an overview of the key steps to the probate process, a glossary of legal terms and a summary of information your accountant may need at the start of the process.
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