Amendments to the Non-Contentious Probate Rules 1987: caveats14
1
Rule 44 (caveats) is amended as follows.
2
In paragraph (2)(b), for “by sending by post at his own risk” substitute—
by—
- i
sending by post at the caveator’s own risk; or
- ii
sending by electronic means at the caveator’s own risk (paying the appropriate fee electronically) using an address provided for the purpose,
3
In paragraph (3)(a), for “may lodge at, or send by post to” substitute—
may—
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lodge at;
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send by post to; or
- iii
send by electronic means (paying the appropriate fee electronically) using an address provided for the purpose, to
4
In paragraph (3)(b), after “post” insert “or by electronic means”.
5
In paragraphs (6), (10) and (12), for “eight” substitute “14”.
6
In paragraph (13), omit “, or, where application to discontinue a caveat is made by consent,”.
7
In paragraph (14), after “district judge” insert “or registrar”.