National Probate Calendar

The National Probate Calendar is a register of proved wills and administrations in England and Wales since 1858.

History

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The probate calendar was created by the Probate Registry, which was responsible for proving wills and administrations from 1858 following the enactment of the Court of Probate Act 1857.[1] It replaced a system of ecclesiastical courts. The Principal Probate Registry was established in London in January 1858, along with district probate registries elsewhere in England and Wales.

Content

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Information typically included in the calendar is:

  • Name of the deceased
  • Date and place of death
  • Value of the estate
  • Names of administrators or executors
  • Date of probate

References

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