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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]]. | ||
Return to [[Nottinghamshire|Nottinghamshire]]. | |||
== Nottinghamshire Probate Courts == | |||
== Some Explanatory Notes on the Nottinghamshire Probate Courts == | |||
== Court Jurisdictions == | |||
Before 1858, every town and parish in Nottinghamshire was under the probate jurisdiction of a primary court and several secondary courts. Search the courts in the order given. Search indexes first. For indexes, click on a court name. | |||
Here is a list of Nottinghamshire towns and parishes and the pre-1858 courts that had probate jurisdiction over them. For other places, click on a link: [[Nottinghamshire_Probate_Jurisdictions_Parishes_B_through_H|B-H]], [[Nottinghamshire_Probate_Jurisdictions_Parishes_K_through_Z|K-Z]]. | |||
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== Post-1857 Probate Records == | |||
Beginning in 1858, the government took over the settlement of estates and all wills are now probated through the Principal Probate Registry system. The system consists of 11 district registry offices and 18 sub-district registries, located throughout England and Wales, and the principal registry office located in London. The records are available through the office of Her Majesty's Courts Service. To learn more, go to the [http://www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk/infoabout/civil/probate/index.htm HMCS website]. | Beginning in 1858, the government took over the settlement of estates and all wills are now probated through the Principal Probate Registry system. The system consists of 11 district registry offices and 18 sub-district registries, located throughout England and Wales, and the principal registry office located in London. The records are available through the office of Her Majesty's Courts Service. To learn more, go to the [http://www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk/infoabout/civil/probate/index.htm HMCS website]. | ||