Something You Should Know About: Probate Records (Download)

John Marsden (Originally published 2003 but fully revised 2026. 16pp)

This concise introduction to probate discusses the very different arrangements by which probate was granted before and after 1858. The various documents which you may encounter are identified and explained. There is information on how to locate wills and guidance on how to interpret their contents. Includes a short glossary of probate terms and a list of useful publications. Adobe Acrobat format.