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Title: Period from death to confirmation
Post by: jma09 on Wednesday 05 July 23 08:41 BST (UK)

My ancestor (David Murray of Balriddine) was murdered in 1680 but the testament wasn't confirmed until 1684.  Is this normal for this time period (killing times).  Janine

Title: Re: Period from death to confirmation
Post by: Forfarian on Wednesday 05 July 23 08:59 BST (UK)

It's not abnormal at any time.

Most testaments were confirmed within a year or two after the death, but sometimes it takes much longer if the deceased's affairs were complicated.

It's quite possible that the Killing Times affected the duration of the legal process.

Title: Re: Period from death to confirmation
Post by: jma09 on Wednesday 05 July 23 12:31 BST (UK)

Thanks for clarifying that
Cheers