How to stop a grant of probate by post
Updated 13 November 2024
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Who can apply
You can apply to stop a probate application (also known as 鈥榚nter a caveat鈥�) if, for example, you have a dispute about:
- who can apply for probate
- whether a will exists
You can apply if you鈥檙e aged 18 and over and:
- an executor named in a will
- an interested party
- a probate practitioner (such as a solicitor)
Fee
It costs 拢3 to stop an application for 6 months.
How to apply
You can apply online to stop a probate application.
If you鈥檙e an executor named in a will or an interested party, you can also apply by post.
If you鈥檙e a probate practitioner, you can also apply by post or email.
You can apply to stop the probate application before or after the application is received.
If successful, you鈥檒l get a 鈥榗aveat鈥� 鈥� a stop to the grant of probate from being issued, which lasts for 6 months.
Apply by post
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Download the form.
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Fill in all the sections.
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Print the form.
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Sign and date the form.
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Pay the 拢3 application fee by sending a cheque payable to 鈥楬M Courts and Tribunals Service鈥� with your form.
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Send the completed form to:
Leeds District Probate Registry
York House
31 York Place
Leeds
LS1 2BA
Apply by email as a probate practitioner
- Download the form.
- Fill in all the sections.
- Sign and date the form.
- Pay the 拢3 application fee using Payment by Account.
- Send the completed form by email to [email protected].
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