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The law stipulated that guardians would be appointed to look after the interests of all heirs, especially minors. The guardian was supposed to be the nearest male relative on the side of the family of the deceased, but this rule was not always followed but should be taken into consideration. Under the law men became of age at 21 years, and females never became of age unless they were widowed. See [[Legal Age in Sweden]] for more information. | The law stipulated that guardians would be appointed to look after the interests of all heirs, especially minors. The guardian was supposed to be the nearest male relative on the side of the family of the deceased, but this rule was not always followed but should be taken into consideration. Under the law men became of age at 21 years, and females never became of age unless they were widowed. See [[Legal Age in Sweden]] for more information. | ||
Never assume that a child died in infancy just because a younger child is christened with the same name. If you cannot find a death date for the older child, do not assume | Never assume that a child died in infancy just because a younger child is christened with the same name. If you cannot find a death date for the older child, do not assume the child died prior to the younger one's birth. It pays to study the list of debts and assets of the estate (''boets skulder och tillgångar'') very carefully. It was common then as now to lend or borrow from relatives, and they may be mentioned by name and relationship. | ||
== The Probate Process == | == The Probate Process == | ||