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query regading wills

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leesle

leesle Report 19 Jul 2012 14:03

can anyone tell me, is there a point in time when a will can become public knowledge, ie how long after a person has died and the estate settled.

And how would you go about applying for a copy.

many thanks

GlitterBaby

GlitterBaby Report 19 Jul 2012 14:13

Can not answer your question but these two threads might be worth a read

http://www.genesreunited.co.uk/boards.page/board/genealogy_chat/thread/1259939

http://www.genesreunited.co.uk/boards.page/board/genealogy_chat/thread/1235425

Researching:
PLEASE DO NOT: send me information concerning your thread on the board as it should be posted on your request where all members can see it. PLEASE DO NOT: ask me for help with lookups as they should be placed on the boards to get the best possible result. PLEASE DO NOT: open your tree just because I have posted information on your thread as I will not be related. THANK YOU. Researching Carter, Cass and Walker in England. Researching Caven, McKill, Sutherland and Will in Scotland.

leesle

leesle Report 19 Jul 2012 14:20

thank you glitterbaby

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+++DetEcTive+++ Report 19 Jul 2012 18:44

The grant of Probate (or Administration) can take as long as it takes ;-)

Most are issued within a couple of months, but other more complex ones could be years.

Some Estates end up on the bona vacantia list if there isn't a Will and there are no known heirs. I *think* they stay there for 30 years before the value of the Estate is absorbed by the Treasury.

Once Probate or Administration is granted, they are in the Public domain and anyone can purchase a copy.

You need form PA1S on this link. They will make a search on your behalf

http://goo.gl/JZGAT

The cost is currently £6

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trafiklitedol

trafiklitedol Report 20 Jul 2012 21:29

You can view England & Wales National Probate Calendar (Wills & Administration) 1858-1966 on Ancestry.