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2026-07-14 Getting Started with Probate Records: Probate records are created at or near the death of an individual, and they often include key details about family relationships. This brief Ancestry Academy video gets you started with the types of records found in probate packets, including wills, administrations, petitions, etc., with helpful examples that show where to find the essential information you need. To explore probate records in more depth, see Goal F2 in the United States page.
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