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PA1P Probate Application (with a will)

Used by executors named in a will to apply for a grant of probate in England and Wales.

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About this document

Covers the deceased's details, the will and codicils, the executors applying, the inheritance tax position and the estate value. The original will must accompany the application.

Jurisdiction warning

England and Wales. Scotland uses confirmation; Northern Ireland has a separate registry.

What the form asks for

  1. 1

    Deceased details

  2. 2

    Will and codicil details

  3. 3

    Executor details

  4. 4

    Estate value

  5. 5

    IHT reference

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