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''Probate'' is the legal court process by which the estate of a deceased person is distributed to his or her heirs. Before 1858, Church of England ecclesiastical courts had authority for this process. Beginning in 1858, the Principal Probate Registry had the authority for the process | ''Probate'' is the legal court process by which the estate of a deceased person is distributed to his or her heirs. Before 1858, Church of England ecclesiastical courts had authority for this process. Beginning in 1858, the Principal Probate Registry had the authority for the process. | ||
Here are steps to follow to search for a pre-1858 probate record in Sussex. For general information about English probate records, click [[England Probate Records|here]].<br> | Here are steps to follow to search for a pre-1858 probate record in Sussex. For general information about English probate records, click [[England Probate Records|here]].<br> | ||