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Last Updated: Wednesday, 18 August, 2004, 16:07 GMT 17:07 UK
Have your say: Probate
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Inside Money looks at regulation of will and probate companies

When David Galpin's father died his family entrusted the management of his estate to a private company offering will and probate services.

When the company went into liquidation, David and his family were shocked to find there was no automatic safety net to ensure they got their money back.

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06 Apr 04  |  Business


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