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<p>Since the launch of the new digital service in 2019, over 1.2 million probate applications
have been processed on the new platform and around 80% of applications are made digitally.
HMCTS is committed to continually improving the system, using feedback from our users
to help shape future improvements. In addition, HMCTS has increased staffing levels
and streamlined internal processes to improve waiting times.</p><p>Management information
published by HMCTS (which does not go through the same level of quality assurance
and analysis as the Family Court Statistics Quarterly) shows the average mean length
of time taken for a grant of probate, from receipt of documentation, reduced by 3
weeks in March 2024 to 9 weeks. Overall output has also increased, the first quarter
of 2024 (January to March 2024) saw the highest quarterly number of grants issued
since the statistics have been published, with 83,060 grants issued. This is a 32%
increase on the same period in 2023.</p><p>Average waiting times for probate grants
are routinely published on gov.uk via Family Court Statistics Quarterly and HMCTS
Management information and currently cover the period up to December 2023 and March
2023 respectively.</p>
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