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Silly question about Wills!

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    Posted by Ros (U1905634) on Monday, 22nd August 2005

    I've just obtained a copy of an ancestor's Will. It's very difficult to read but appears to have been signed in September 1832 and "Proved"in December 1832.

    Does this mean that he died in Dec 1832 or that the Will was registered in Dec 1832?

    Can any Legal Eagle help, please!!

    Many thanks.

    Ros

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    Posted by Adam Girdwood (U1688149) on Monday, 22nd August 2005

    The term proved means that the Will was admitted to Probate on a given date. In England and Wales before 1858 Wills were proven in the Church Courts - Consistory Court of Canterbury or York. Part of the Probate process involves confirming the extent of the deceased's estate. This means that you may obtain an indication of the wealth of the deceased relative.

    From 1858 Probate has been issued by the 'secular' courts. From 1858 to around 1873 you have the Court of Probate. In 1872/1873 the High Court was created and the Probate Registry as we know it today came into being.

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    Posted by Ros (U1905634) on Tuesday, 23rd August 2005

    Adamgirdwood

    Many thanks! You're a smiley - star !!

    Ros smiley - smiley

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