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Although a probate was obligated with death, often it was made only for the wife or husband which ever died first. Other factors could also decrease the odds of finding a probate such as being unmarried, poverty, youth. Some probates have been lost due to poor storage or the destruction of the records. Odds of finding a probate are increased for married persons, especially if leaving minor children. Also if the person had significant assets and/or a high social status they are more likely to have had a probate. In any event it is always worthwhile to check to see if a probate exists. | Although a probate was obligated with death, often it was made only for the wife or husband which ever died first. Other factors could also decrease the odds of finding a probate such as being unmarried, poverty, youth. Some probates have been lost due to poor storage or the destruction of the records. Odds of finding a probate are increased for married persons, especially if leaving minor children. Also if the person had significant assets and/or a high social status they are more likely to have had a probate. In any event it is always worthwhile to check to see if a probate exists. | ||
The probate is usually made up of two main parts, the [[Preamble of Swedish Probate (Bouppteckningens ingress)|preamble]] and the list of [[Swedish Probate Inventory|inventory]]. To that may be added a closing statement with the signatures of the heirs or just their initials. Sometimes the probate record is followed by a record of the division and distribution of the property among the heirs called “''arvskifte''” in Swedish. | The probate is usually made up of two main parts, the [[Preamble of Swedish Probate (Bouppteckningens ingress)|preamble]] and the list of [[Swedish Probate Inventory|inventory]]. To that may be added a closing statement with the signatures of the heirs or just their initials. Sometimes, but usually not, the probate record is followed by a record of the division and distribution of the property among the heirs called “''arvskifte''” in Swedish. | ||
<br>Some '''important insights''' to remember about probates: | <br>Some '''important insights''' to remember about probates: | ||
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*<u>Östergötland County:</u> Mari-Anne Olsson of Rönninge, Sweden has made indexes for the districts in Östergötland county. She also includes abbreviated preambles to the probate records of Östergötland. Her work has been microfilmed and is available at the Family History Library and its Centers. It is found in the FHL Catalog under name of Härad, Probate records – Indexes. <br> | *<u>Östergötland County:</u> Mari-Anne Olsson of Rönninge, Sweden has made indexes for the districts in Östergötland county. She also includes abbreviated preambles to the probate records of Östergötland. Her work has been microfilmed and is available at the Family History Library and its Centers. It is found in the FHL Catalog under name of Härad, Probate records – Indexes. <br> | ||
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