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WILLSAll of the records that pertain to the disposition of an estate after it's owner's death are referred to as probate records. If a person died leaving a valid will, he is said to have died testate. In this case, he generally named an executor/executrix in his will to handle his affairs. To prove and admit a will, i.e. probate a will, a relative took the will to Chancery Court. If the court approved the probate, the will was transcribed into a Will Book. If he died without leaving a valid will, then he is said to have died intestate. In this case, the court appointed an administrator to handle the estate, if he left real or personal property. The court issued a Letter of Administration. During the process of settling the estate, the administrator was required to periodically appear before the court and provide settlement statements. If the deceased left minor children, a guardian was appointed to act in their behalf. The guardian was, also required to appear before the court and provide periodic statements. These records could all be recorded in the Will Book, or they may be recorded in Settlements and Guardian Books. Although these records are usually indexed, the case is generally not listed under the name of the decease, but rather under the name of the person requesting permission to administer the estate. COUNTY INDEX/RECORDS THAT HAVE BEEN TRANSCRIBED:
INDIVIDUAL WILLS & ESTATE SETTLEMENTS THAT HAVE BEEN TRANSCRIBED
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