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 estate Government 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. The MoJ has defended the charges o...