By ICAEW
Last Updated January 2025
Glossary of Legal Terms Used in Probate
by The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
On this page, you will find a list of legal terms you most likely will encounter during the probate process (this list is not exhaustive and continues to be updated):
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The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
