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'''[[New Zealand Genealogy|New Zealand]]'''
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|title=New Zealand, Probate Records, 1848-1991
|location=Australia and New Zealand}}


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{{New Zealand HR Infobox
 
| CID = CID1865481
== Record Description  ==
| title = New Zealand, Archives New Zealand, Probate and Miscellaneous Records, 1842-1998
 
| location = New Zealand
This collection covers the years 1848-1991.
| LOC_01 =
 
| LOC_02 =
The records include digital images of probate records from the New Zealand Archives. The records were created by local courts throughout New Zealand regions. Images are being published as images become available.
| LOC_03 =
 
| loc_map =
The probate records are categorized in order by county, record type, date range, and volume. The earlier probate packets are arranged in three series arranged alphabetically by surname. The more recent records are filed by date.
| record_type = Probate
 
| start_year = 1842
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.
| end_year = 1998
 
| FS_URL_01 = [[New Zealand Research Tips and Strategies]]
Anyone of legal age and sound mind, who owned property (real or personal) in New Zealand, had the right to leave a will. The probate process began with a testator executing a will, followed by witnesses attesting and subscribing the will. After the death of a testator, the will was probated by the executor, usually at the court nearest the deceased’s place of residence.
| FS_URL_02 = [[New Zealand Record Finder]]
 
| FS_URL_03 = [[New Zealand Online Genealogy Records]]
Whereas a will was the only record necessary for the transfer of property and belongs to family and close friends, disagreements often occurred. To solve such disagreements, all those involved instigated a probate. The records in this collection represent the eventual conclusions of those probate hearings.
| FS_URL_04 = [[New Zealand Online Learning]]
 
| FS_URL_05 = [[New Zealand Probate Records]]  
Wills or probate records were kept by each state in Australia, beginning in the 1800s.
| FS_URL_06 = [[New Zealand Land and Property]]
 
| FS_URL_07 =
An individual who left a will is said to have dies "testate." Someone who did not leave a will, or a valid will, died "intestate." The probate process is essentially the same for both and may take many years to complete.
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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.
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| Coverage =
To learn more about the probate records, the article [[New Zealand Probate Records]] has an expanded description of the records.
| Inventory =
 
| DFNL =
For a list of records by localities and dates currently published in this collection, select the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/image/index#uri=https%3A//api.familysearch.org/records/collection/1865481/waypoints Browse].
| RW_URL_01 = Archives of New Zealand: [http://www.archway.archives.govt.nz/ Probate Record Index]
 
| RW_URL_02 = New Zealand Ministry of Justice: [https://www.justice.govt.nz/courts/high-court/apply-for-probate-and-get-copy-of-will/ Apply for probate & get a copy of a will]  
=== Citation for This Collection  ===
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| RW_URL_04 =
The following citation refers to the original source of the information published in FamilySearch.org Historical Record collections. Sources include the author, custodian, publisher and archive for the original records
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| custodian = [http://archives.govt.nz/ Archives New Zealand]
{{Collection citation | text= "New Zealand, Probate Records, 1878-1960." Images. <i>FamilySearch</i>. http://FamilySearch.org : accessed 2013. Citing National Archives, Wellington.}}
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== What is in This Collection? ==
Digital images of originals housed at various municipal archives throughout New Zealand.
This collection includes digital images of probate records created by local courts throughout New Zealand for the years 1843-1998. Although the index will contain entries up through 1998, the images for probates issued during the past 50 years are unavailable for viewing.
 
[[New Zealand Probate Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)#Citation_Example_for_a_Record_Found_in_This_Collection|Suggested citation format for a record in this collection.]]  
 
== Record Content  ==
 
<gallery caption="New Zealand Probate Record Examples">
Image:New Zealand Probate Records DGS 4589191 10.jpg|Probate Record example 1
Image:New Zealand Probate Records DGS 4589191 11.jpg|Probate record example 2
</gallery> Probate records may contain the following information:


{{HR Add}}
=== Computer Aided Indexing (CAI) ===
{{HR CAI}}
=== Index and Image Visibility ===
{{Image Visibility}}
=== To Browse This Collection ===
{{Collection Browse Link |CID=CID1865481 | title =New Zealand, Archives New Zealand, Probate and Miscellaneous Records, 1843-1998 }}
== What Can These Records Tell Me? ==
The following information may be found in these records:
{{columns-list|2|
*Name of testator  
*Name of testator  
*Death date  
*Death date  
*Record date
*Occupation  
*Occupation  
*Names of heirs  
*Names of heirs  
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*Residences  
*Residences  
*Addresses of property owned  
*Addresses of property owned  
*An inventory of the estate (including trade and household goods)  
*An inventory of the estate (including trade and household goods)
*Names of witnesses
*Names of witnesses
 
}}
== How to Use the Record  ==
== Collection Content ==
 
=== Sample Images ===
To begin your search, it would be helpful if you knew the following information.  
<gallery widths="160px" heights="120px" perrow="4">
 
Image:New Zealand Probate Records DGS 4589191 11.jpg|1858 Probate
*Name of ancestor
Image:New Zealand Probate Records DGS 4589191 10.jpg|1903 Probate
*Approximate year and place of death
</gallery>
*Name of court
== How Do I Search This Collection? ==
 
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
==== Search the Collection ====
*Name of the person  
 
*Approximate date of the event
Fill in the requested information in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about the ancestors in the list to what you already know about your ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination.<br> Keep in mind:  
=== Search the Index ===
 
{{Search Collection Link | CID=CID1865481 }}
*There may be more than one person in the records with the same name.
=== View the Images ===
*You may not be sure of your own ancestor’s name.
{{View_Images_Link | CID = 1865481 | browse_1 = Court | browse_2 = Record Type, Date Range and Volume | browse_3 = | browse_4 = | browse_5 = | browse_6 = }}
*Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life.
=== How Do I Analyze the Results? ===
 
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a [[Use_Appropriate_Forms#Prepare_a_Research_Log |research log]].
For tips about searching on-line collections see the on-line video at [http://broadcast.lds.org/familysearch/2011-12-03-familysearch-search-tips-1000k-eng.mp4 FamilySearch Search Tips].
== What Do I Do Next? ==
 
=== I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? ===
To search the collection image by image select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page:<br> ⇒Select the appropriate "Probate Court"<br> ⇒Select the appropriate "Record Type, Date Range and Volume" which will take you to the images.
*Add any new information to your records
 
*If available, check the image for additional information
Look at the images one by one comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine if the image relates to them. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination.  
*Analyze the entry to see if it provides additional clues to find other records of the person or their family
 
=== I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now? ===
==== General Information About These Records  ====
*Try searching by surname only
 
*The person may be recorded with an abbreviated or variant form of their name
The earliest probate packets are arranged in 3 series arranged alphabetically by surname. The more recent records are filed by date.
*Remember that spelling was generally not standardized until the early part of the 20th century
 
=== Research Helps ===
While probate records are one of the most accurate sources of genealogical evidence, they must be used with some caution.
The following articles will help you research your family in [[New Zealand Genealogy|New Zealand]].
 
* [[New Zealand Record Finder]]
'''For example:'''
* [[New Zealand Research Tips and Strategies]]
 
== Known Issues ==
*They may omit the names of deceased family members or those who have previously received an inheritance.
{{HR KI}}
*The spouse mentioned in a will may not be the parent of the children mentioned, or relationships noted in the will may not have the same meaning as they do today.
== Citing This Collection ==
 
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.
== Known Issues with This Collection  ==
{{Collection citation}}
 
{{Record_Citation}}
{{HR Known Issues}}For a full list of all known issues associated with this collection see the attached [[New Zealand Probate Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)/Known Issues|Wiki article]]. If you encounter additional problems, please email them to [mailto:support@familysearch.org support@familysearch.org]. Please include the full path to the link and a description of the problem in your e-mail. Your assistance will help ensure that future reworks will be considered.
{{Image_Citation}}
 
{{H-langs|en=New Zealand, Archives New Zealand, Probate Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|pt=Nova Zelândia, Arquivos da Nova Zelândia, Registros de Inventário (Registros Históricos do FamilySearch)}}
== Related Websites  ==
 
*[http://archives.govt.nz/research/ordering-archives/our-research-and-copying-services/our-research-services/probate-records Archives New Zealand]
*[http://www.justice.govt.nz/services/get-a-copy-of-a-will Ministry of Justice]
*[http://www.archway.archives.govt.nz/ Archives of New Zealand - Probate Record Index]
 
== Related Wiki Articles  ==
 
*[[New Zealand Probate Records]]
 
== Contributions to This Article  ==
 
{{Contributor_invite}}  
 
== Citing FamilySearch Historical Collections  ==
 
Citations for individual image records are available for this collection. Browse through images in this collection and click on the "Show Citation" box: [https://familysearch.org/search/image/index#uri=https://familysearch.org/records/collection/1865481/waypoints New Zealand, Probate Records, 1848-1991]
 
When you copy information from a record, you should list where you found the information. This will help you or others to find the record again. It is also good to keep track of records where you did not find information, including the names of the people you looked for in the records.  
 
A suggested format for keeping track of records that you have searched is found in the wiki article [[Help:How to Cite FamilySearch Collections]].

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What is in This Collection?

This collection includes digital images of probate records created by local courts throughout New Zealand for the years 1843-1998. Although the index will contain entries up through 1998, the images for probates issued during the past 50 years are unavailable for viewing.

Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.

Computer Aided Indexing (CAI)

Some or all of the indexed records for this collection were created using Computer Aided Indexing (CAI) from records digitized by FamilySearch or its partners. Each record indexed using CAI will include the message, "This record was indexed by a computer" with a link to report errors. For more information on CAI see FamilySearch Computer Aided Indexing.

Index and Image Visibility

FamilySearch provides images and indexes subject to contractual limitations and changes. Access to images and indexes may vary. Some collections may only have partial indexes without images. See Restrictions for Viewing Images for details.

To Browse This Collection

You can browse through images in this collection using the waypoints on the Collection Browse Page for New Zealand, Archives New Zealand, Probate and Miscellaneous Records, 1843-1998.

What Can These Records Tell Me?

The following information may be found in these records:

  • Name of testator
  • Death date
  • Record date
  • Occupation
  • Names of heirs
  • Guardians and executor
  • Relationships
  • Residences
  • Addresses of property owned
  • An inventory of the estate (including trade and household goods)
  • Names of witnesses

Collection Content

Sample Images

  • 1858 Probate

    1858 Probate

  • 1903 Probate

    1903 Probate

How Do I Search This Collection?

Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:

  • Name of the person
  • Approximate date of the event

Search the Index

Search by name on the Collection Details Page.
  1. Enter the information in the fields in the Search Collection section or click More Options to see additional fields
  2. Click Search to show possible matches

View the Images

View images in this collection by visiting the Collection Browse Page:
  1. Select Court
  2. Select Record Type, Date Range and Volume to view the images

How Do I Analyze the Results?

Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

What Do I Do Next?

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

  • Add any new information to your records
  • If available, check the image for additional information
  • Analyze the entry to see if it provides additional clues to find other records of the person or their family

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?

  • Try searching by surname only
  • The person may be recorded with an abbreviated or variant form of their name
  • Remember that spelling was generally not standardized until the early part of the 20th century

Research Helps

The following articles will help you research your family in New Zealand.

Known Issues

Click here for a list of known issues with this collection.

Citing This Collection

Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.

Collection Citation:
The citation for this collection can be found on the Collection Details Page in the section Cite This Collection.
Record Citation:
When looking at a record, the citation can be viewed by clicking the drop-down arrow next to Document Information.
Image Citation:
When looking at an image, the citation is found on the Information tab at the bottom left of the screen.
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