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Search online for a will, grant of representation or probate document for a death in or after 1858
Find out if you need to apply for probate to deal with the estate of someone who鈥檚 died. Discover how to apply for probate or letters of administration and what to do if there鈥檚 no will.
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The only service you can use to pay your court fine online, or by telephone using a credit or debit card.
How to take legal action if someone owes you money (small claims court), how much it costs, what happens next. Includes information from withdrawn guidance EX303, EX304, EX306, EX321, EX325 and EX350.
A deed poll recognises a change of name of an adult or child - make your own, use official forms, or get one through a specialist agency or solicitor
Use court finder to find a court in England and Wales or a tribunal in England, Wales and Scotland
Get money off your court or tribunal fees if you do not have much in savings, and get certain benefits or have a low income.
Use this form to apply for a 'child arrangements', 'prohibited steps' or 'specific issue' order under the Children Act 1989. You might be able to apply online.
Check you can get a divorce, agree or disagree with a divorce application, what to do if your husband or wife lacks mental capacity.
How to work out splitting up money, property and possessions when you divorce or dissolve a civil partnership - including mediation.
The steps you must take when someone dies - register a death, report a death with Tell Us Once, coroners, funerals and death abroad.
Check what to do after a death - how to register the death, notify government departments and deal with the estate.
Order or search online for a copy of a decree absolute or final order if you want to remarry or prove your marital status.
Permission from parents and courts to take a child on holiday abroad and avoid abduction
Use this form to ask a court to set aside or vary a judgment, or suspend an enforcement process.
What to do if you're asked to do jury service - taking time off work, delaying jury service, claiming expenses. Includes information from the withdrawn 5222, 5222A and Juror Charter guidance.
Find out who is entitled to a share of someone鈥檚 property, possessions and money if they die without making a will
If you already have the right or have probate (as an executor or administrator) you can start dealing with the estate. You may need to apply for the right to deal with the estate of the person who's died (also called 鈥�
Who has parental responsibility for looking after children, and how to apply for parental responsibility if you were unmarried to the mother or are not on the birth certificate
Pay civil or family court fees or tribunal fees, get help with fees if you're on a low income or getting benefits.
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