Hm Courts Tribunals Service
October 27
10:31
2023
Details
If you are applying online, you do not need to submit a paper application.
You can apply for the legal right to manage the estate of someone who has died and left a will. Youll receive a grant of probate.
Who can apply
You can apply if you are one of the following:
- an executor a person named in a will of the person whos died (grant of probate)
- a beneficiary where theres a will but none of the executors are applying (letters of administration with will annexed)
- a probate practitioner representing the executors or the beneficiaries if there are no executors (grant of probate or letters of administration with will annexed)
Apply as an executor without a probate practitioner
Download the citizen applicants only form to apply by post.
Alternatively, you can apply for probate online.
You may also be able to apply using this form if:
- you are a beneficiary named in the will, and there are no executors able to apply for the grant
- if there are no executors named in the will
Apply as a probate practitioner
Download the probate practitioners only form to apply by post. Alternatively, you can apply online if you or your practice has a MyHMCTS account.
Before you apply
Youll need to: