You should be able to find wills and other documents with a little detective work.You need the deceased person's name, date of death, and last residence.Where you are searching will affect the process for finding records.
Step 1: Find the deceased person's legal name.
You need to search by name if you want to find a will.Get their first and last name.They should look for their middle initial or middle name.Ask people if they knew the deceased's legal name.People use names.It is possible that "Jen" and "John" are both short for the same person.
Step 2: The date of death should be confirmed.
You can do this if you know the person.You can try to find a death notice if you aren't sure.The Social Security Death Index can be searched by other people.The Social Security number of those who died after 1936 can be found in the Death Index.You can find the death index for free at genealogy websites.You can find a free option if you look around.
Step 3: The last place of residence should be determined.
There are different courts where the records are kept.You need to find out the county where the deceased last resided because there is no one central repository.This information can be found in the Social Security Death Index.County lines can often be redrawn.
Step 4: You can find the index for the records you want.
The archive holds the records.The website for the archive can be found through an Internet search.Telephone numbers, addresses and even holdings information can be found on many websites.Some websites will allow you to view the records online.
Step 5: You can visit the court if you can't find the records online.
If you have the index, you should contact the court in your county.Each court has its own process for obtaining access to the public records.The deceased's name should be given to the clerk so they can find the file.
Step 6: The will or other document can be found.
The will should be near the front of the file since the will was filed with the court.Go through the file carefully to find what you need.
Step 7: You should check if you can make copies.
There is a coin-operated photocopier in the clerk's office.Is it possible to make copies and how?You can use your smart phone to take pictures.Don't walk out of the courthouse with the case file.
Step 8: The deceased should be identified.
You can search for wills by name and year of death.You can ask people who knew the deceased if you don't know the year.You can guess the years of death.
Step 9: You can search the website.
Go to www.gov.uk and click on the green "Start Now" button.Records from 1858 to 1996 and after Soldier's wills are included in the database.
Step 10: You have to pay to place your order.
You can pay with a credit or debit card.It costs $10 for each record.It will take up to 10 working days for you to receive the requested records.
Step 11: An order can be submitted through the post.
You need to download Form PA1S, which can be found at http://formfinder.hmctsform finder.justice.gov.uk/pa1s-eng.Go ahead and complete the form.The cost for an additional copy is pence.You can pay with a cheque, postal order, or international money order.On the back of your payment, write the name of the person who died.Payment can be made to the address on the form.
Step 12: Required information can be found.
If you have the deceased person's name, year of death, and the state where they died, you can get a copy of their will.Try to find out more about them, such as their last known address.
Step 13: The Supreme Court can be contacted.
The person died in a state or territory.There isn't a central Australian repository for this information.Each state or territory has its own records.The court may not have a will.The Supreme Court ofQueensland only has wills if the deceased person's will is granted.
Step 14: Please submit your request.
There are different ways to submit a request.You can email your request to supremecourt.probate@justice.wa.gov.au in Western Australia.The wills will not be made public until the will has been granted.If the person only recently died, a will might not be immediately available.
Step 15: You can make a request in person.
You can make a request at the Supreme Court's Probate Registry.This is the best option if you need a quick copy of the will.
Step 16: Pay your fee.
Check with the Supreme Court for the current fee schedule and payment methods.You will have to pay $1.70 per page in Western Australia.You can include your card details in the email if you make a request online.
Step 17: Find the location of the person's death.
The personal representative filed the will at the Superior Court of Justice.You need to find the district or county where the deceased lived.If you don't know where the person lived, ask around.You can find death announcements in the newspapers.
Step 18: You can contact the appropriate office.
The record of the province or territory will affect the office you contact.You will need to contact the office of the Judicial Centre where the probate was opened.Call your local court if you don't know what office to contact.You can go to the appropriate office.
Step 19: You have to pay a fee.
You might have to pay a fee.You have to pay a search fee for each name.You have to pay more to view the file if you want to copy the will.