| answer text |
<p>As required by legislation governing NS&I, NS&I will request a Grant of
Probate for any holding over £5,000. Making payment without probate comes with some
risk, as there could be a subsequent successful claim on the deceased’s estate. The
cost of having to pay out against a second claim would be borne by the taxpayer.</p><p>The
Government will keep under review the effect of increasing the probate limit that
applies to customer holdings in National Savings and Investments (NS&I).</p>
|
 |
