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Search online for a will, grant of representation or probate document for a death in or after 1858
The only service you can use to pay your court fine online, or by telephone using a credit or debit card.
Find out if you need to apply for probate to deal with the estate of someone who’s died. Discover how to apply for probate or letters of administration and what to do if there’s no will.
Probate is the legal right to deal with someone’s property, money and…
You can apply for probate if you’re named as an executor in either the…
If the person did not leave a will, the most ‘entitled’ person can apply…
Before applying for probate you’ll need to complete the following steps.…
You may have to pay a fee to apply for probate. Whether you need to pay…
You can apply for probate yourself online or by post. This can be cheaper…
Your application will be reviewed by the Probate Service. Track your…
How to take legal action if someone owes you money (small claims court), how much it costs, what happens next. Includes information from withdrawn guidance EX303, EX304, EX306, EX321, EX325 and EX350.
Use court finder to find a court in England and Wales or a tribunal in England, Wales and Scotland
Get money off your court or tribunal fees if you do not have much in savings, and get certain benefits or have a low income.
A deed poll recognises a change of name of an adult or child - make your own, use official forms, or get one through a specialist agency or solicitor.
Check you can get a divorce, agree or disagree with a divorce application, what to do if your husband or wife lacks mental capacity.
Permission from parents and courts to take a child on holiday abroad and avoid abduction
Appeal to the independent Social Security and Child Support tribunal about a benefit decision: what happens at the hearing, getting a decision, if you do not agree
Use this form to apply for a 'child arrangements', 'prohibited steps' or 'specific issue' order under the Children Act 1989. You might be able to apply online.
How to work out splitting up money, property and possessions when you divorce or dissolve a civil partnership - including mediation.
Use the N244 form to ask a court to set aside or vary a judgment or suspend an enforcement process.
Order or search online for a copy of a decree absolute or final order if you want to remarry or prove your marital status.
The steps you must take when someone dies - register a death, report a death with Tell Us Once, coroners, funerals and death abroad.
Check what to do after a death - how to register the death, notify government departments and deal with the estate.
Reply to a jury summons online
What to do if you're asked to do jury service - taking time off work, delaying jury service, claiming expenses. Includes information from the withdrawn 5222, 5222A and Juror Charter guidance.
Ask the court to make an order protecting you and any relevant child from abuse or harassment by a named person, or to prevent them living in your home.
What happens if someone makes a money claim against you, saying you owe them money, and how you can respond or defend yourself
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