Eileen Mary Sellars

[rosie99]

I think that James may have died in 1965 - probate James Sellars of East Lutton died 7 nov 1965 -admin to M... Sellars lorry driver - that name ties in with 1923 Sellars birth in Driffield mmn Scott.
I was hoping probate register would give his occupation

[louise182]

Thank you, chempat and rosie99. I've woken up to your new messages. Extremely helpful. The farm service occupation was a clue to look elsewhere and I wasn't aware of that online service for recent UK wills. Based on your latest info, I've gone straight to the purchase of the will for the death of Eileen Mary Saben in 2007. I won't be able to publicise its contents, but if the will mentions any Boultons I'll 'report' the connection on this site, to satisfy the curiosity of all the kind people who've offered their assistance in the last 24 hours. More anon.

[louise182]

An update for my 'helpers' - the single page probate document for Eileen Mary Saben was duly delivered to my computer, unfortunately with no will attached. Probate was granted to her son born in 1946, with an address for him relevant to 2008. I've found no online clues for his current whereabouts, but I did find mention of Eileen Saben on the website for her local church in Lowestoft, Suffolk. The kind people there have mentioned my quest in the parish newsletter, and I hope someone who was friendly with Eileen will come forward with some information. More anon.

[chempat]

I thought it said grant AND WILL on the website.

What a disappointment.

Please do keep us informed.

[rosie99]

I thought it said grant AND WILL on the website.

It does say Grant & Will

EILEEN MARY SABEN   
Date of probate 20 February 2008   
2664907   
Date of death 11 December 2007   
Grant and will   
Winchester

I would be taking this up with them as you have paid for this expecting there to be a will 

[louise182]

I'm afraid 'Grant and will' is a pretty standard clause - but the granting of probate does not automatically imply that the deceased person actually left a will. I've seen this before, in Australia anyhow. To keep everyone happy, I'll send the 'powers that be' a quick email, just in case they made a mistake. Thanks for your concern.

[rosie99]

I'm afraid 'Grant and will' is a pretty standard clause -

Looking at some examples on a family I have been researching after 1996 (I haven't applied for any of them)  some say 'grant only' others say 'grant & will'

[louise182]

I've sent an email and have received a holding reply. I'll update you all when a substantive reply comes through.

[louise182]

The single page Will for Eileen Mary Saben has now come through but it provides no information additional to the single page probate document. There's no mention of a second son. From electoral data I've found a young woman who lived in the same house as Eileen from around 2002-2007 (her carer?), and I've sent her a message via Facebook. So far, no response. If the matter is ever resolved I'll add another message here. Many thanks for all the interest shown to date.