The Government has pulled in extra staff to deal with a surge in probate requests as applicants brace themselves for ‘some volatility’ in waiting times.
HM Courts & Tribunals Service has hired new staff and retrained existing employees who previously dealt with court hearings in a drive to keep on top of applications once lockdown is lifted.
For the full article by Jemma Slingo that first appeared in the Gazette on 29 June 2020, please click here.