Amendments to the Non-Contentious Probate Rules 1987: standing searches13.

(1)

Rule 43 (standing searches) is amended as follows.

(2)

In paragraph (1), for “by lodging at, or sending by post to any registry or sub-registry” substitute

“by——

(a)

lodging at any registry or sub-registry;

(b)

sending by post to any registry or sub-registry; or

(c)

sending by electronic means (paying the appropriate fee electronically) to any registry or sub-registry using an address provided for the purpose,”

(3)

In paragraph (3)(a), after “or sending by post” insert “or by electronic means (paying the appropriate fee electronically) using an address provided for the purpose,”.

(4)

In paragraph (3)(b), after “by post” insert “or electronic means”.