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Deceased estates: what the files can tell you

The Stamp Duties Office created a file for every person who died leaving property or other assets ('estates'), which were subject to death duties. Files exist for people from all walks of life, of various ages and financial circumstances

Family history guide

Tracing your family history is always easier working from the present to the past

Probate packets

This webinar focuses on the sources for probate in the State Archives Collection and how to find them