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Amendments to the Non-Contentious Probate Rules 1987: caveats

14.—(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—

(i)

lodge at;

(ii)

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”.