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Title: No Will available with Probate Record
Post by: Cathymjp on Saturday 19 August 23 13:51 BST (UK)

Hi,

I have looked up the Probate for my Grandfather who died in 1958.  I have found the Probate Record in the registry but there is no Will with it.  All the other people I have looked up I have managed to get a copy of a Will also.  Is this usual not to have a Will with the Probate Record?

Thank you

Cathy

Title: Re: No Will available with Probate Record
Post by: Jebber on Saturday 19 August 23 14:20 BST (UK)

Does it say Administration to and a name? If so, it means he was intestate and there is no Will.

Title: Re: No Will available with Probate Record
Post by: Cathymjp on Saturday 19 August 23 14:49 BST (UK)

I have applied for the Probate record but do not have it yet.  I have always been told by My Mother and other family members that he did leave a Will but of course this is all hearsay.  My two Uncles were appointed as Executors according the to the brief description on the Probate Registry Site.  I will look at the wording on the Probate when I get it.  Thank you for your help.

Title: Re: No Will available with Probate Record
Post by: Jebber on Saturday 19 August 23 14:56 BST (UK)

If your Uncles were appointed as executors it means there will be  a Will.