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how do i find someones will

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(¯`*•.¸*Karen on the Coast*(¯`*•.¸

(¯`*•.¸*Karen on the Coast*(¯`*•.¸ Report 26 Apr 2004 19:25

I'm trying to find the will of my great grandmother,she died in 1956,does anyone know how i go about this, Karen

Judith

Judith Report 26 Apr 2004 19:33

Hi Karen, This website should tell you what you need to know. http://www(.)courtservice.gov.uk/cms/3724.htm Judith

Anne

Anne Report 26 Apr 2004 21:59

Each year since 1858 a 'calendar' of probates has been published. The calendars can be consulted at any county archive and then you can send for the will by post from York. Anne

(¯`*•.¸*Karen on the Coast*(¯`*•.¸

(¯`*•.¸*Karen on the Coast*(¯`*•.¸ Report 27 Apr 2004 09:33

Judith and Ann,thanks for your answers.Barry i'm trying to stop laughing, Karen.