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How to challenge a probate application (‘enter a caveat’) if there’s a dispute about a will. What to do if your probate application is challenged.

• Challenge someone else's probate application

  You can challenge someone else’s probate application (‘enter a caveat’) if…

• Apply to enter a caveat

  You can apply for a caveat online or by post. It costs £4. What…

• After you've applied

  The probate application will be stopped one working day after your caveat…

• Respond to a challenge against your probate application

  Someone can challenge your probate application (‘enter a caveat’) if…

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Use this form to apply to extend your stop on a probate application (known as a caveat).

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