Form PA8A: Apply to stop a grant of probate by post
Use this paper form to apply to stop a probate grant being issued also known as enter a caveat by post.
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You can apply to stop a probate application also known as “enter a caveat” if, for example, you have a dispute about:
- who can apply for probate
- whether a will exists
Who can apply
You can apply if you’re over 18 and:
- an executor named in a will,
- interested party or
- solicitor
Fee
It costs £3 to stop an application for 6 months. You’ll need to apply again if you want to stop the application for another 6 months.
How to apply
You can either apply online or by post.
If you’re applying yourself, find out how to stop a probate application.
You can apply to stop the probate application before or after the application is received.
If successful, you’ll get a ‘caveat’ - a stop to the grant of probate from being issued, which lasts for 6 months.
To apply by post:
- download the form
- fill in all the sections
- print the form
- sign and date the form
- pay the application fee of £3 by sending a cheque payable to ‘HM Courts and Tribunals Service’ with your form
- 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 on 0300 303 0648. The line is open Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm and Saturday, 8am to 2pm.
Last updated 1 February 2021 + show all updates
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Helpline information updated.
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Revised form PA8a uploaded.
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Revised form including equality and diversity questions.
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Updated with revised fees payable from August 2020.
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New form for legal practitioners published.
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First published.
