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== Types of Probate Records  ==
== [[Image:Norfolk_Will_1853_.jpg|center|400x400px|Norwich, Norfolk Will 1853]]Types of Probate Records  ==


'''Will'''. Technically, a will conveys real (immovable) property to heirs after an individual’s death. A registered will is an official copy made by a court clerk.  Click [[Here]] to use the full version of the file to see sample Wills.  
'''Will'''. Technically, a will conveys real (immovable) property to heirs after an individual’s death. A registered will is an official copy made by a court clerk.  Click here to use the full version of the file to see sample Wills.  


'''Testament'''. A testament conveys personal (moveable) property to heirs. The term, will, since early times has commonly referred to both a will and a testament.  
'''Testament'''. A testament conveys personal (moveable) property to heirs. The term, will, since early times has commonly referred to both a will and a testament.  
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