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''Probate'' is the legal court process by which the estate of a deceased person is distributed to his or her heirs. Before 1858, Church of England ecclesiastical courts had authority for this process. | ''Probate'' is the legal court process by which the estate of a deceased person is distributed to his or her heirs. Before 1858, Church of England ecclesiastical courts had authority for this process. | ||
Beginning in 1858, the [[Principal Probate Registry|Principal Probate Registry]] had the authority for probating estates (click on the link to learn more | Beginning in 1858, the [[Principal Probate Registry|Principal Probate Registry]] had the authority for probating estates (click on the link to learn more). | ||
For a general description of England probate records, click [[England Probate Records|here]]. | For a general description of England probate records, click [[England Probate Records|here]]. | ||