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Search for the will of a soldier who died while serving in the British armed forces between 1850 and 1986
Use this form to apply to extend your stop on a probate application (known as a caveat).
How to make a will: making sure it's valid, using a solicitor and changing it when your circumstances change
Learn more about Inheritance Tax, including how to value an estate, applying for probate and when to pay.
Notify the Bona Vacantia division that a person has died without leaving a will or any known blood relatives.
Form CH24: Order appointing administrator pending determination of probate claim (CPR rule 57 Part 1 and 57PD paragraph 8).
The executor or beneficiary can use this form to apply to appoint a person to act as their representative.
Only medical professionals can complete this form. A list of eligible medical professionals is in the Details section of this page.
What to do if you’re unable to raise the funds to pay Inheritance Tax.
Sets out proposals for reforming the fee payable for an application for a grant of probate.
Form CH25: Security of receiver or of administrator pending determination of a probate claim (CPR PD57 paragraph 8).
Consultation on online probate applications by professionals.
This form is to notify a claimant that their probate claim has been issued.
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