PA1P — Probate Application (With a Will)
Application for a grant of probate where the deceased left a valid will and you are the named executor seeking authority to administer the estate.
Who uses this form
Executors named in the deceased's will who wish to obtain a grant of probate to deal with the estate (bank accounts, property, investments).
When to use it
Apply after the deceased has died, once you have the original will, death certificate, and (if the estate is liable) have arranged payment of any inheritance tax due. Apply online at MyHMCTS or by post.
Where to file
His Majesty's Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) Probate Registry — online at apply-for-probate.service.gov.uk or by post to the Leeds Probate Registry.
Time limit / deadline
No strict deadline, but inheritance tax (if due) must be paid within 6 months of death to avoid interest.
Court fee
£273 for estates over £5,000 (free for estates under £5,000). Additional sealed copies cost £1.50 each.
Fee remission
Help with Fees (EX160) available in some circumstances.
Common mistakes to avoid
Not sending the original will (not a photocopy) — the registry must see the original
Failing to pay outstanding inheritance tax before applying — HMRC must issue an IHT421 clearance certificate first
Applying before probate valuations are finalised — you need accurate figures for the IHT account
Not applying for enough sealed copies — you will need one per asset holder (bank, land registry, etc.)
Forgetting to include digital assets and overseas property in the estate calculation
Related Guides
Official source
Download / view form on GOV.UK or HMCTSAlways download forms directly from official government sources. Third-party copies may be outdated.