Amendments to the Non-Contentious Probate Rules 1987: interpretation2

1

Rule 2 (interpretation) is amended as follows.

2

Omit the definition of “oath” and, in its place, insert—

  • “online portal” means the online portal established by Her Majesty’s Courts and Tribunals Service for the making of online applications under rules 4A (alternative procedure for applications through solicitors or probate practitioners), 5ZA (online procedure for personal applications) or 5A (alternative online procedure for personal applications);

3

After the definition of “the senior district judge”, insert—

  • “statement of truth” means a statement made for the purposes of rule 8 (statement of truth) confirming the truthfulness of statements made in the application and the true nature of any documents served in support of the application;