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Wills & Probate

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Phoenix

Phoenix Report 26 Nov 2005 11:10

Wills usually state the residence and the occupation of the deceased. They also usually mention family members. Anyone who witnesses a will cannot be a beneficiary. If a wife isn’t named in a will, but is the executrix, her name will be mentioned in the probate. These are all clues which help piece a family together. Often it is the childless brothers and sisters who make the best wills, naming all their relations. If one family member leaves a will, the odds are that others do too, so there is often more than one will to help you. You may not be able to prove conclusively that a John Smith who made a will was your John Smith, but it is probably easier from a will than from early burials, which don’t usually provide an age at death either.

Celia

Celia Report 26 Nov 2005 10:22

Early wills & probate do not indicate the age at death of deceased or where the person died. Are there any links to these two documents that can help. Thank you. Celia