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Transcribe or abstract the documents, being careful to maintain the original arrangement, spelling, and punctuation. | Transcribe or abstract the documents, being careful to maintain the original arrangement, spelling, and punctuation. | ||
Check the statutes (laws) that were in effect during the time period of interest. These can be found in law libraries or by searching the internet for books available in the public domain, such as those found on [http://books.google.com/bkshp?hl=en&tab=wp Google Books] or the [ | Check the statutes (laws) that were in effect during the time period of interest. These can be found in law libraries or by searching the internet for books available in the public domain, such as those found on [http://books.google.com/bkshp?hl=en&tab=wp Google Books] or the [https://www.archive.org/index.php Internet Archive]. | ||
What records might be missing? Not all probate-related records are kept in the same file, cabinet or court. Read the [[United States Probate Process|Probate Process]] article to determine if a document might be missing. | What records might be missing? Not all probate-related records are kept in the same file, cabinet or court. Read the [[United States Probate Process|Probate Process]] article to determine if a document might be missing. | ||
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