Probate and administration applications—Checklist—When to apply online or by paper


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Probate and administration applications—Checklist—When to apply online or by paper


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There are two different ways in which probate practitioners may apply for a grant of representation on behalf of the personal representatives (PR) of a deceased estate either:

  1. •

    by post, using application form PA1P (where there is a Will) or PA1A (where there is not a Will), or

  2. •

    online, using the MyHMCTS online application service

However, there is not always a choice as to which method of application to use. With effect from 2 November 2020, the Non-Contentious Probate Rules 1987, SI 1987/2024 (NCPR 1987) are amended by the Non-Contentious Probate (Amendment) Rules 2020, SI 2020/1059 (NCPAR 2020). Following the end of the transition period on 11 January 2021, it is mandatory for professionals to submit most straightforward probate applications using the online process rather than by paper.

The list of exceptions, where it continues to be permitted to use the postal application process as an alternative to the online process, is contained in Schedule 3 to NCPR 1987, SI 1987/2024 and includes all applications for grants of letters of administration,

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