This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: eworld_2 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.england.yks.general/15668.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I rather think that there will be a copy of the probate registers at your local probate office so that you can check if a will exists and then pay you money for a copy if it does. A phone call will probably provide the answer as to whether or not a particular office has a copy and an invitation to spend your money. Don't forget though that wills sometimes take years to go through probate in exceptional circumstances although it's probably usually within the year. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.