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Apply to stop a grant of probate by post: Form PA8A

Use this form to apply to stop a probate grant being issued (also known as entering a caveat) by post.

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HM Courts & Tribunals Service
Published
20 March 2020
Last updated
13 November 2024 — See all updates

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Apply to stop a grant of probate application by post: PA8A

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Updates to this page

Published 20 March 2020
Last updated 13 November 2024 show all updates

  1. Added a Welsh version of the guidance.

  2. Updated the Welsh form.

  3. The application fee for probate has been added to the form.

  4. Updated the address for where to send the form by post. Added guidance for probate practitioners applying by email.

  5. Updated the probate helpline opening times.

  6. Updated phone line opening times

  7. Uploaded a new version of the PA8A in English and Welsh.

  8. Updated phone line opening times

  9. Updated April's bank holiday week opening times

  10. Updated the opening times for the probate helpline

  11. Edited the contact us section - The Probate helpline is closed on Saturdays.

  12. Helpline information updated.

  13. Revised form PA8a uploaded.

  14. Revised form including equality and diversity questions.

  15. Updated with revised fees payable from August 2020.

  16. New form for legal practitioners published.

  17. First published.

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