Truss’s plan to increase probate fees may not be legally enforceable

Report suggests Ministry of Justice may not have the authority to introduce the charges of up to £20,000 per estateGovernment plans to raise £300m by increasing probate fees – payable when claiming inheritances – may not be legally enforceable, a parliamentary committee has said. A report by the joint committee on statutory instruments has suggested that the Ministry of Justice may not have the authority to introduce the charges of up to £20,000 per estate.
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