# The Non-Contentious Probate (Amendment) Rules 2025, Rule 8: Amendments to rule 44 (caveats)


In rule 44—
(a) omit paragraph (2)(a) and the “or” immediately after that sub-paragraph;
(b) in paragraph (6), at the end, insert “which must be accompanied by a statement in support of the directions sought”;
(c) after paragraph (6) insert—
“(6A) In disposing of any summons for directions under paragraph (6), where two or more persons are entitled to a grant of administration in the same degree, the district judge or registrar may apply the order of priority set out in rule 27(6A).”;
(d) in paragraph (7)—
(i) for “hearing” substitute “disposal”;
(ii) for “above” substitute “, whether by hearing or otherwise,”.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1004/rule/8 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/non-contentious-probate-amendment-rules-2025/rule-8
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