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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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