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Apply to extend a caveat on a grant of representation: Form PA8B

Use this form to apply to extend your stop on a probate application (known as a caveat).

From:
HM Courts & Tribunals Service
Published
25 October 2022
Last updated
14 February 2024 — See all updates

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Application to extend a caveat on a grant of representation: PA8B

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Details

You can apply to extend your stop on a probate application also known as a caveat.

Who can apply

You can apply if you’re:

  • over 18
  • the person who entered the original caveat
  • a probate practitioner appointed by the person who entered the original caveat

Fee

It costs £3 to extend an application for 6 months.

How to apply

You must apply by post. You can only apply if your original caveat is due to expire within a month.

To apply by post:

  1. Download the form.
  2. Fill in all the sections.
  3. Print the form.
  4. Sign and date the form.
  5. Pay the £3 application fee by sending a cheque payable to ‘HM Courts and Tribunals Service’ with your form.
  6. Send the completed form to:

HMCTS Probate
PO Box 12625
Harlow
CM20 9QE

Contact us

If you need help with completing this form, you can contact the probate helpline.

Probate helpline
Telephone: 0300 303 0648
Monday to Friday, 9am to 1pm
Closed on weekends and bank holidays

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Published 25 October 2022
Last updated 14 February 2024 + show all updates

  1. Updated the probate helpline opening times.

  2. Updated phone line opening times

  3. Added translation

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