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In 1876 the commissariats were absorbed by the sheriff courts, which now handle executory matters. | In 1876 the commissariats were absorbed by the sheriff courts, which now handle executory matters. | ||
=== Finding Probate Records === | === Finding Probate Records === | ||
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Scotland, [County] -- Probate records | Scotland, [County] -- Probate records | ||
You may also access probate records online through the ScotlandsPeople web site (see Indexes below). You must register to use the website. Once you have found a probate of interest in the index, you may pay to view a copy of the probate records if you wish, then you can print it on your computer. | You may also access probate records online through the ScotlandsPeople web site (see Indexes below). You must register to use the website. Once you have found a probate of interest in the index, you may pay to view a copy of the probate records if you wish, then you can print it on your computer. | ||
=== Indexes to Probate Records === | === Indexes to Probate Records === | ||
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Scotland -- Probate records--Indexes | Scotland -- Probate records--Indexes | ||
Scotland, [County] -- Probate records--Indexes | Scotland, [County] -- Probate records--Indexes | ||
=== Difficulties in Finding a Probate Record === | === Difficulties in Finding a Probate Record === | ||
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* Testaments for women may be under their maiden name. | * Testaments for women may be under their maiden name. | ||
=== | === Learn More About Probate Records === | ||
To read more about Scottish probate records, go to the appropriate pages on these websites: | To read more about Scottish probate records, go to the appropriate pages on these websites: | ||
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[http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/content/help/index.aspx?r=554&407 Scotland’s People] <br>[http://www.nas.gov.uk/guides/wills.asp National Archives of Scotland] | [http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/content/help/index.aspx?r=554&407 Scotland’s People] <br>[http://www.nas.gov.uk/guides/wills.asp National Archives of Scotland] | ||
Return to the [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Portal:Scotland Scotland Portal page]. | |||
[[Category:Scotland]] | [[Category:Scotland]] |
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