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  "title": "The Non-Contentious Probate (Amendment) Rules 2018",
  "long_title": "These Rules amend the Non-Contentious Probate Rules 1987 (S.I. 1987/2024) (“the 1987 Rules”) to: (a) allow online applications for probate to be made by an unrepresented applicant; (b) enable all applications for probate to be verified by a statement of truth (instead of an oath) and without the will having to be marked (signed by the applicant); (c) extend time limits in the caveat process, which give the person registering the caveat notice of any application for probate; (d) allow caveat applications and standing searches (which give notice of grants being issued) to be made electronically; (e) extend the powers of district probate registrars equivalent to those of district judges; and (f) make further provision for the issue of directions (instructions to the parties) in relation to hearings.",
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