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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)

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HM Courts & Tribunals Service
Published
1 March 2021
Last updated
12 August 2024 — See all updates

Applies to England and Wales

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How to withdraw a will stored with HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS)

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

Updates to this page

Published 1 March 2021
Last updated 12 August 2024 + show all updates

  1. Updated the guidance with information on when to complete the PA7B form.

  2. Added information on how long it takes to process a request to withdraw a will.

  3. Updated April's bank holiday week opening times

  4. Updated probate helpline opening hours

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

  6. First published.

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