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| Scottish: Wills and Testaments | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Wills are one of the most valuable sources genealogists because they usually mention several family members, even from collateral branches of the family. They are often the easiest means of extending a family tree before the introduction of Statutory Registration in Scotland. This course will examine Scottish Confirmations and Inventories (the equivalent of English Wills and Admons) in detail. It will cover the legislation defining what could be willed at various periods and the courts which had jurisdiction. Course Content Module 1 Introduction What are Wills and Testaments? Health Warning Historical Background Module 2 Legislating Relating to Testaments and Moveables Websites Wills and Testaments Heritable & Moveable Property Domicile Legislation Affecting Wills Legal Rights 19th and 20th Century Legislation Who Could Inherit? Module 3 The Courts & How to Find the Records Websites The Courts How To Find The Records Indexes 1801-1823 Testaments 1823-1875 Testaments 1876-1901 ScotlandsPeople 20th Century Testaments Module 4 Procedures for Confirming a Testament Websites Procedures for Confirming a Testament Module 5 Tyoes of Testaments & Contents of Testaments Types of Testaments Elements of a Testament Module 6 Additional Sources Websites English Wills Death Duties Great Western Railway Shareholders Index Soldiers’ and Airmen’s Wills Unclaimed Estates (Money Left In Chancery) Help With Handwriting Help With Unfamiliar Terms Why Can’t I Find a Will or Testament for My Ancestor? Bibliography & Further Reading | ||||||||||||||||||
