Online Probate Form / Link

[rj2010]

You can now apply for probate online (in some cases) but none of the government websites provide a link, they just say you should call the HMRC helpline. Once you get through to the helpline it basically tells you to go online to find whatever you are looking for, and I haven't managed to speak to an actual person yet !
Does anyone know how to access the probate form online ?

[Flonska]

Here is one of the links you may need:-

https://www.tax.service.gov.uk/inheritance-tax/what-do-you-want-to-do

[rj2010]

Flonska - Thanks for that link, but we have already completed that part for the inheritance tax / estate value. I just can't understand why the actual probate form is nowhere to be found, when the Gov website is clearly pushing it's use !

[Zacs-Master]

Any of these what you want?
https://www.gov.uk/search?q=Probate+application

[237SJ]

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apply-for-probate-form-pa1

[rj2010]

No, the PA1 form is the the one you print off, complete and post. I am looking for an online form, which saves you having to swear an oath. It definitely exists, I just can't find where.

Excerpt from legal website:
"Online probate applications now accepted-
The Probate Service is now accepting online applications from personal applicants, provided:
only one executor is applying
there is an original will available and the person who died did not leave an update to the will (codicil)
the person who has died classed England and Wales as their permanent home, or intended to return to England and Wales to live permanently
What the new online application provides
a new statement of truth to declare that the information provided is correct, which removes the need for you to swear an oath in person
the function to pay the fee online, removing the need to post a cheque to the Probate Service
a ‘save and return’ function allows you to save and revisit an application if you need to find further information before later completing"

[Zacs-Master]

Found it (I think)


https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/find-a-will-or-probate-document-form-pa1s

[rj2010]

Found it (I think)

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/find-a-will-or-probate-document-form-pa1s

-No, that is for probate already filed, but thanks for trying !

[rj2010]

Finally got it. You need to call HRMC (expect a long wait) who will then email you a special link so you can proceed online.