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The pre-1842 wills have been indexed in the New South Wales Probate Index and are available in many repositories in New Zealand. It would be necessary to contact individual repositories to determine if they hold copies of the indexes. For names and addresses of repositories, see [[New Zealand Archives and Libraries]]. While the indexes give only the name of the deceased, residence and death date, the residence would be designated as New Zealand and would be valuable in locating early wills in New Zealand.  
The pre-1842 wills have been indexed in the New South Wales Probate Index and are available in many repositories in New Zealand. It would be necessary to contact individual repositories to determine if they hold copies of the indexes. For names and addresses of repositories, see [[New Zealand Archives and Libraries]]. While the indexes give only the name of the deceased, residence and death date, the residence would be designated as New Zealand and would be valuable in locating early wills in New Zealand.  


From 16 June 1842 until 1980, probate records were kept by the Supreme Court. In 1980 the name of the Supreme Court was changed to the High Court.&nbsp; Most wills were probated in the court nearest a person’s place of residence. More recent wills are held in the local probate courts so it is important to search the records of all probate courts in all localities where the individual had property.&nbsp; Archives New Zealand now holds the early wills from 16 June 1842 up to the 1970s and 1980s.<br>  
From 16 June 1842 until 1980, probate records were kept by the Supreme Court. In 1980 the name of the Supreme Court was changed to the High Court. Most wills were probated in the court nearest a person’s place of residence. More recent wills are held in the local probate courts so it is important to search the records of all probate courts in all localities where the individual had property. Archives New Zealand now holds the early wills from 16 June 1842 up to the 1970s and 1980s.<br>  


[http://www.archway.archives.govt.nz/ www.archway.archives.govt.nz/]&nbsp;and go to Simple Search, and enter the Name of the person whose Will/Probate you want to find. This will list all the articles that has the persons name in that you are searching that are held at Archives N.Z. When you tap on More, that will give you the details of the Article, and where you can view the Will or send for a copy.  
[http://www.archway.archives.govt.nz/ www.archway.archives.govt.nz/] and go to Simple Search, and enter the Name of the person whose Will/Probate you want to find. This will list all the articles that has the persons name in that you are searching that are held at Archives N.Z. When you tap on More, that will give you the details of the Article, and where you can view the Will or send for a copy.  


A chart showing the location of wills and administrations for each of the High Courts as of 1 August 1995 is provided in Bromell, Anne. ''Tracing family history in New Zealand''. Auckland, New Zealand: Godwit Publishing Ltd., 1996. Pg. 90. This chart can be valuable in locating the whereabouts of the wills of your ancestors.  
A chart showing the location of wills and administrations for each of the High Courts as of 1 August 1995 is provided in Bromell, Anne. ''Tracing family history in New Zealand''. Auckland, New Zealand: Godwit Publishing Ltd., 1996. Pg. 90. This chart can be valuable in locating the whereabouts of the wills of your ancestors.  
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When wills and letters of administration were probated, a duty was imposed. The records listed below identify those duties and the information needed to access them. These records can often be used as indexes to finding original probate records.  
When wills and letters of administration were probated, a duty was imposed. The records listed below identify those duties and the information needed to access them. These records can often be used as indexes to finding original probate records.  


'''1867-1876'''&nbsp;'''- Succession, Legacy and Residuary Duty Registers.''' These registers were the result of the Stamp Duties Act of 1866. They record duties payable and paid to the District Commissioners of Stamp Duties. Three different registers were created at the district level, one for each different type of duty. These registers can be accessed in each district. They provide name and date of death. While these records were created at the district level, the Stamp Duties Department in Wellington recorded in central registers the succession, legacy and residuary duties paid. These central registers are known as Colonial Registers. The Archives New Zealand holds the complete set for 1867-1876. For the address of&nbsp; Archives New Zealand, see [[New Zealand Archives and Libraries]].  
'''1867-1876''' '''- Succession, Legacy and Residuary Duty Registers.''' These registers were the result of the Stamp Duties Act of 1866. They record duties payable and paid to the District Commissioners of Stamp Duties. Three different registers were created at the district level, one for each different type of duty. These registers can be accessed in each district. They provide name and date of death. While these records were created at the district level, the Stamp Duties Department in Wellington recorded in central registers the succession, legacy and residuary duties paid. These central registers are known as Colonial Registers. The Archives New Zealand holds the complete set for 1867-1876. For the address of Archives New Zealand, see [[New Zealand Archives and Libraries]].  


'''1876-1962 - Testamentary Registers.''' The Stamp Act of 1875 required a statement to be filed with the Commissioners of Stamp Duties identifying personal property belonging to the deceased. The information filed in this statement was used to impose duties on the heirs of an estate. To use these testamentary registers the district of residence and date of death should be known. The original testamentary registers were kept at the district level with copies being sent to the head office. The registers include the following genealogically related information: name of testator, residence, occupation, date of death, value of property, abstract of the will, beneficiaries and relationships, as well as duty paid. Other information is available which holds little direct genealogical value. These registers are available at the National Archives. The registers from 1876-1933 are available at the FamilySearch Library. (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|478258|title-id|disp=films 1515115-1515123}}.) For an address see [[New Zealand Archives and Libraries]].  
'''1876-1962 - Testamentary Registers.''' The Stamp Act of 1875 required a statement to be filed with the Commissioners of Stamp Duties identifying personal property belonging to the deceased. The information filed in this statement was used to impose duties on the heirs of an estate. To use these testamentary registers the district of residence and date of death should be known. The original testamentary registers were kept at the district level with copies being sent to the head office. The registers include the following genealogically related information: name of testator, residence, occupation, date of death, value of property, abstract of the will, beneficiaries and relationships, as well as duty paid. Other information is available which holds little direct genealogical value. These registers are available at the National Archives. The registers from 1876-1933 are available at the FamilySearch Library. (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|478258|title-id|disp=films 1515115-1515123}}.) For an address see [[New Zealand Archives and Libraries]].  
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