Form

Form PA1P: Apply for probate (the deceased had a will)

Use this form to apply for the legal right to deal with someone’s possessions if they've died and left a will. This is known as a ‘grant of representation’ or ‘grant of probate’.

Published 27 November 2018

• From: HM Courts & Tribunals Service

Documents

Apply for probate (the person left a will)

PDF, 197KB, 15 pages

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Details

Contact the HMRC helpline to find out if you can apply for probate online.

If you use the paper form you’ll need to swear an oath in person at a probate registry.

About applying for probate

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Published 27 November 2018