Rise in cost of probate has been delayed by Brexit turmoil

New system would see sliding scale of charges for granting official approval of a willPlans to increase the cost of probate for grieving friends and families sorting out the wills of loved ones are being repeatedly delayed by Brexit, amid a widespread backlash against their implementation.The proposals, dismissed by critics as a “stealth death tax”, would introduce a sliding scale of charges to replace the current flat rate of £215 for granting official approval of any will. Co