Channel Islands Probate Records: Difference between revisions

<br>Do remember that most Channel Island Wills were written in Frech.&nbsp; However, you do not need to be able to speak the language to get the gist of what they contain., and they mostly follow a standad format.&nbsp; Any Will written prior to 1948 is essentially an ecclesiastical document, so will contain a declaration of faith.&nbsp; Legacies are sometimes made to Trustees - kinsmen or well-beloved friends - on trust to manage them in specified ways.&nbsp; There are sometimes quite complex chains of fall back positions in case a legatee dies, especially where a legacy is only to be executed when the legatee attains the age of majority at 21 or marries.&nbsp; The Legacy is of the "residue" - all the remainder of the estate not herein before specifically bequeathed.&nbsp; If the Will is a book copy, the names of the witnesses and the Testator are shown.&nbsp; Original wills will give the Testator's signature or mark if they are not able to write their signature.&nbsp; Remember the Wills are available on Microfilm and start in the year 1660 FHL British Film 431261.