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[[England]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Leicestershire]]
For an explanation of probate records in England, click [[England Probate Records|here]].  
For an explanation of probate records in England, click [[England Probate Records|here]].  


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*Beginning in 1858, probate authority was vested in the '''Principal Probate Registry''' system.  For more information, scroll to the '''Post-1857 Probate Records''' section at the bottom of the page.
*Beginning in 1858, probate authority was vested in the '''Principal Probate Registry''' system.  For more information, scroll to the '''Post-1857 Probate Records''' section at the bottom of the page.


Once you have answered the two questions and determined the courts, look for indexes. Indexes will be found on the individual court pages (when you click on a court name) or in the '''Probate Indexes''' section below.<br><br>
Once you have answered the two questions and determined the courts, look for indexes. Indexes will be found on the individual court pages (when you click on a court name) or in the '''Probate Indexes''' section below.<br><br>  


== Leicestershire Probate Courts<br>  ==
== Leicestershire Probate Courts<br>  ==


== Some Explanatory Notes About the Leicestershire Probate Courts ==
== Some Explanatory Notes About the Leicestershire Probate Courts ==


== Probate Court Jurisdictions ==
== Probate Court Jurisdictions ==


== Post-1857 Probate Records  ==
== Post-1857 Probate Records  ==
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