Part I: No. 24 Citation to Accept or Refuse the Burden of the Execution of a Will

What this form is for

• • When you are the named executor and have decided to accept the role.
• • When you are the named executor and have decided to refuse the role.
• • When the court has issued a citation for probate and requires a formal response.
• • If you are a substitute executor stepping in after a refusal.

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

File the citation as soon as you have made your decision, ideally within 4 weeks of receiving the court's notice, to avoid probate delays.

Before you submit

• • Form is the latest version (2024).
• • All fields are completed in block letters.
• • Executor's signature and date are present.
• • If refusing, attach a brief reason if the court requests it.
• • Correct court name and address are on the envelope or e‑filing header.
• • Postage is paid and tracked, or e‑filing receipt saved.
• • Copy of the will is attached if the court requires it.
• • Witness signature added where applicable.
• • Check for any additional local court instructions.

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the correct form version.
2. 2Complete all required details.
3. 3Sign and date the form.
4. 4Attach any supporting documents.
5. 5Send to the Probate Office by post or upload via e‑filing.
6. 6Keep the acknowledgement receipt.
7. 7Follow up with the court if you do not receive confirmation within 10 days.

Known limitations

• • Form only covers acceptance or refusal; it does not handle resignation after acceptance.
• • Not all courts accept electronic submissions yet.
• • No guidance on how to handle disputes over executor appointment.
• • The form does not include a field for a solicitor’s reference number.