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''[[United States|United States ]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[United States Probate Records|Probate Records ]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[ | ''[[United States|United States ]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[United States Probate Records|Probate Records ]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[United_States_Probate_Process|Probate Process]]'' | ||
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Anyone of legal age, sound mind, and freedom from restraint had the right to leave a last will and testament. Nearly 10 percent of the pre-1900 adult population made one or more wills. Males with valuable property were more likely to have left a will. Because wills often list the names of many family members, as much as half the population either left a will or was mentioned in one. | Anyone of legal age, sound mind, and freedom from restraint had the right to leave a last will and testament. Nearly 10 percent of the pre-1900 adult population made one or more wills. Males with valuable property were more likely to have left a will. Because wills often list the names of many family members, as much as half the population either left a will or was mentioned in one. | ||