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== Post-1857 Probate Records  ==
== 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. Start by using the country-wide surname index. Doing so will simplify the process of locating an abstract.
Beginning in 1858, the government took over the&nbsp;settlement of estates and all&nbsp;wills are now probated through the Principal Probate Registry system. For more information, go to [[Principal Probate Registry]].<br>
 
Original records are available through the office of Her Majesty's Courts Service.&nbsp; To learn more, go to the [http://www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk/infoabout/civil/probate/index.htm HMCS] Web site.The Family History Library has film copies of some of the records.<br>  


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