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*'''1948-1992''' [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/687560?availability=Family%20History%20Library Alphabetized index cards of probates, wills, grants, etc., 1948-1992] at FamilySearch - images | *'''1948-1992''' [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/687560?availability=Family%20History%20Library Alphabetized index cards of probates, wills, grants, etc., 1948-1992] at FamilySearch - images | ||
*[https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/western-australia-blue-books Western Australia Blue Books] at FindMyPast - index & images ($) | *[https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/western-australia-blue-books Western Australia Blue Books] at FindMyPast - index & images ($) | ||
===New South Wales=== | |||
*'''1787-1976''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/8822/ New South Wales, Australia, Miscellaneous Records, 1787-1976] at Ancestry, contains some probate records, images ($) | *'''1787-1976''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/8822/ New South Wales, Australia, Miscellaneous Records, 1787-1976] at Ancestry, contains some probate records, images ($) | ||
*'''1790-1875''' - [https://www.records.nsw.gov.au/archives/collections-and-research/guides-and-indexes/node/1571/browse Probate Records - Supplementary Index, 1790 to 1875] at New South Wales Archives, index. This index is for supplementary (early) probate records that are not part of the main probate series. It records the name, date, item number and page number. | *'''1790-1875''' - [https://www.records.nsw.gov.au/archives/collections-and-research/guides-and-indexes/node/1571/browse Probate Records - Supplementary Index, 1790 to 1875] at New South Wales Archives, index. This index is for supplementary (early) probate records that are not part of the main probate series. It records the name, date, item number and page number. | ||
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*'''1824-1989''' - [http://search.findmypast.co.uk/search-world-Records/tasmania-wills-and-letters-of-administration-1824-1989 Tasmania Wills & Letters Of Administration 1824-1989] at FindMyPast, Index ($) | *'''1824-1989''' - [http://search.findmypast.co.uk/search-world-Records/tasmania-wills-and-letters-of-administration-1824-1989 Tasmania Wills & Letters Of Administration 1824-1989] at FindMyPast, Index ($) | ||
*'''1833-1871''' - [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/245038?availability=Family%20History%20Library Citations and bonds for the granting of letters of administration 1833-1871] at FamilySearch, images. | *'''1833-1871''' - [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/245038?availability=Family%20History%20Library Citations and bonds for the granting of letters of administration 1833-1871] at FamilySearch, images. | ||
===Victoria=== | |||
*[https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/victoria-wills-and-probate Victoria Wills & Probate] at FindMyPast ($), index. | |||
*'''1841-2016''' - [https://www.prov.vic.gov.au/explore-collection/explore-topic/wills-and-probates Wills and Probates] PRO Victoria, index and images. | |||
*'''1841-2009''' - [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61315/ Victoria, Australia, Wills and Probate Records, 1841-2009] at Ancestry, index and images ($) | |||
*'''1841-1926''' - {{RecordSearch|2207846|Australia, Victoria, Wills, Probate and Administration Files, 1841-1926}} at FamilySearch - [[Australia, Victoria, Wills, Probate and Administration Files - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | |||
*'''1841-1989''' - {{RecordSearch|1393345|Australia, Victoria, Index to Probate Registers, 1841-1989}} at FamilySearch - [[Australia, Victoria, Index to Probate Registers - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | |||
*'''1850–2009''' - [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10886/australia-victoria-will-probate-index-1850-2009 Australia, Victoria, Will and Probate Index 1850-2009] at MyHeritage, index ($) | |||
*'''1840-1925''' - {{RecordSearch|1805122|Australia, Victoria, Inquest Deposition Files, 1840-1925}} at FamilySearch - [[Australia, Victoria, Inquest Deposition Files - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | |||
*'''1853-1959''' - [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/241666?availability=Family%20History%20Library Index to probate applications, 1853-1959, Victoria. Probate Office] at FamilySearch, images of index. | |||
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Probate records are court records that describe the distribution of an individual’s estate after he or she dies. Information in the records may include the death date, names of heirs and guardians, relationships, residences, an inventory of the estate, and names of witnesses. | Probate records are court records that describe the distribution of an individual’s estate after he or she dies. Information in the records may include the death date, names of heirs and guardians, relationships, residences, an inventory of the estate, and names of witnesses. | ||
An individual who left a will is said to have died "testate." Someone who did not leave a will (or a valid will) died "intestate." The probate process is essentially the same for both and may take many years to complete. | An individual who left a will is said to have died "testate." Someone who did not leave a will (or a valid will) died "intestate." The probate process is essentially the same for both and may take many years to complete. | ||
== Availability of Probate Records == | == Availability of Probate Records == | ||