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{{Record_Search_article|CID=CID1865481 |title=New Zealand Probate Records | {{Record_Search_article|CID=CID1865481 |title=New Zealand Probate Records | ||
|location=Australia and New Zealand}}<br> | |location=Australia and New Zealand}}<br> | ||
== Collection Time Period == | == Collection Time Period == | ||
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The earliest probate packets are arranged in 3 series arranged alphabetically by surname. The more recent records are filed by date. | The earliest probate packets are arranged in 3 series arranged alphabetically by surname. The more recent records are filed by date. | ||
An index is available on the | An index is available on the [http://www.archway.archives.govt.nz/ Archives of New Zealand] website, which will give the probate record number associated with a name. When you search for a name on the index, it will bring up a list of documents that mention that name. When you find the entry you are looking for, click on "Order Details" to find the probate record number. On FamilySearch find the range of record numbers that includes your record number. Be prepared to sort through the files as they are often out of numerical order at the beginning of the set. | ||
== Record History == | == Record History == | ||
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Probate records are court records that describe the distribution of a person's estate after he or she dies. | Probate records are court records that describe the distribution of a person's estate after he or she dies. | ||
Even though probate records were not created for every person who died, they are very helpful for research because civil authorities began recording probate actions earlier than they recorded birth and death records. | Even though probate records were not created for every person who died, they are very helpful for research because civil authorities began recording probate actions earlier than they recorded birth and death records. | ||
== Related Websites == | == Related Websites == | ||
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A suggested format for keeping track of records that you have searched is found in the wiki article [[Help:How to Cite FamilySearch Collections]]. | A suggested format for keeping track of records that you have searched is found in the wiki article [[Help:How to Cite FamilySearch Collections]]. | ||
==== Example | ==== Citation Example for Records Found in This Collection ==== | ||
"New Zealand, Probate Records" images, ''FamilySearch'' (https://www.familysearch.org: accessed 29 September 2011). entry for James Wilfred Marsden, Esq., will dated 8 November 1920; citing Court Records; Probate files, 1925-1926, rec, 2215-2252, images 1-14; National Library of New Zealand, Aukland, New Zealand. | "New Zealand, Probate Records" images, ''FamilySearch'' (https://www.familysearch.org: accessed 29 September 2011). entry for James Wilfred Marsden, Esq., will dated 8 November 1920; citing Court Records; Probate files, 1925-1926, rec, 2215-2252, images 1-14; National Library of New Zealand, Aukland, New Zealand. | ||
== Citation for This Collection == | == Citation for This Collection == | ||