Guidance

Withdraw a will stored with HM Courts and Tribunals Service

A guide for withdrawing a will or codicil stored with HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS)

Applies to England and Wales

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Use this guide to understand how to withdraw a will or codicil (update to a will) from storage with HMCTS.

Published 1 March 2021
Last updated 29 September 2022 + show all updates
  1. Added information on how long it takes to process a request to withdraw a will.

  2. Updated April's bank holiday week opening times

  3. Updated probate helpline opening hours

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

  5. First published.