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 The films may be viewed at the library or ordered through a [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/FHC/frameset_fhc.asp family history center].
-===Estate Duty Wills===
+=== Estate Duty Wills ===
-Registers from 1796 to 1858 have been indexed. These indexes are useful for locating wills and admons probated between these dates, even if you do not know your ancestor’s residence. Estate duty registers contain the deceased’s name, heirs, and executors as well as the court at which the will was proved. They sometimes include information not given in the original will.
+Registers from 1796 to 1903 have been indexed. These indexes are useful for locating wills and admons probated between these dates, even if you do not know your ancestor’s residence. Estate duty registers contain the deceased’s name, heirs, and executors as well as the court at which the will was proved. They sometimes include information not given in the original will.
 The indexes are on microfilm at the Family History Library.&nbsp; Go to the library's [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/FHLC/frameset_fhlc.asp catalog] and do an&nbsp;Author search for "Great Britain. Estate Duty Office."&nbsp; The films may be viewed at the library or ordered through a [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/FHC/frameset_fhc.asp family history center].
+The indexes can also be searched on [http://www.findmypast.com/DeathDutySearchCountServlet www.findmypast.com/DeathDutySearchCountServlet].
+The indexes are by time period, 1796-1811, 1812-1857, and 1858-1903.&nbsp; The indexes are also divided into wills&nbsp;or administrations and then by country courts or Prerogative Court of Canterbury.&nbsp;
 ===Will Beneficiaries===