The Probate Unit is experiencing high volumes and a back log of applications due to COVID circumstances and recent disruptions to the High Court functionality. Please allow time for staff to return to from working from home to their standard processing times.
Applications can still be filed by post, DX or courier as normal.
The Probate Unit are available via email, but please bear with delays as processing and response times are significantly impacted.
If enquiring about progress on a filed probate of letters of administration, please be aware that processing times are now unpredictable and a grant can take up to 8 weeks from the date of filing. We suggest the call centre on 0800 COURTS as your first point of contact. The call centre can confirm if your file has been processed through the first steps and is in our “CMS” database. Please allow 4 weeks from the date of filing before calling to enquire about progress.