Apply to extend a caveat on a grant of representation: Form PA8B
Use this form to apply to extend your stop on a probate application (known as a caveat).
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You can apply to extend your stop on a probate application also known as a caveat.
Who can apply
You can apply if you’re:
- over 18
- the person who entered the original caveat
- a probate practitioner appointed by the person who entered the original caveat
Fee
It costs £3 to extend an application for 6 months.
How to apply
You must apply by post. You can only apply if your original caveat is due to expire within a month.
To apply by post:
- Download the form.
- Fill in all the sections.
- Print the form.
- Sign and date the form.
- Pay the £3 application fee by sending a cheque payable to ‘HM Courts and Tribunals Service’ with your form.
- Send the completed form to:
HMCTS Probate
PO Box 12625
Harlow
CM20 9QE
Contact us
If you need help with completing this form, you can contact the probate helpline.
Probate helpline
Telephone: 0300 303 0648
Monday to Friday, 9am to 1pm
Closed on weekends and bank holidays
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Updates to this page
Last updated 14 February 2024 + show all updates
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Updated the probate helpline opening times.
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