wills and probate

[alan w jones]

Hi , does anyone have access to wills and probate please , I would like to see what is on my ancestor who died in 1940 , reg Barnstaple  if possible please . It may lead to more family history info .
Regards
Alan

[carol8353]

A lot of us have access to the indexes on the National Probate site.

Why don't you put his name here and someone will do a look up for you.

Carol

[alan w jones]

Thank you . Sarah Courtney Prout  of South Molton who was 79yrs old when died . Death reg in Barnstaple  March qtr  1940
Regards
Alan

[seahall]

Hi Alan.

Sarah Courtney Prout of 55 Cooks Cross South Moulton, Devonshire spinster died 7 February 1940.
Administration London 29 February to Elizabeth Prout spinster.  Effects £383 16s 5d.

Sandy

[alan w jones]

Hello Sandy , thank you so much , I better see if Lizzie left a will now etc .
Regards
Alan

[carol8353]

To find out what her actual will said,you can order a copy of it from here............for £10.

https://www.gov.uk/wills-probate-inheritance/searching-for-probate-records

[alan w jones]

Thank you Carol , I might just do that .
Regards
Alan

[MargP]

If it is Administration, there is no Will, and will give very little, additional information.

Margp

[carol8353]

If it is Administration, there is no Will, and will give very little, additional information.

Margp

Oh that's true Marg  I didn't read that bit properly 

Oh well Alan you have the link if you want to order any future wills.

Carol