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« on: Wednesday 11 April 12 20:54 BST (UK) »
Please could someone help explain probate, 12 years after date of death. My G G Grandfather was an innkeeper, who died in 1884. His wife took over the licence of the inn on his death until she died in Dec 1895. The licence was then transferred to their son in Feb 1896.
I have just discovered a probate document on A***stry* website, dated 23 March 1896, London, to George Williams, Shoemaker, effects £40 4s 9d.
I have no idea who George Williams is. Is it likely that he would have held the freehold to the inn and that is the reason he was granted probate?
If anybody can enlighten me, it would be much appreciated.
Regards
Trish