Canada, Saskatchewan Probate Estate Files - FamilySearch Historical Records

Record Description
This collection contains an index and images of probate estate files.

For a list of records by localities and dates currently published in this collection, select the Browse.

Citation for This Collection
The following citation refers to the original source of the data and images published on FamilySearch.org Historical Records. It may include the author, custodian, publisher and archive for the original records.

This collection may include information previously published in the International Genealogical Index or Vital Records Index collections.

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Record Content
The key genealogical facts found in the probate estate files may contain the following information:


 * Full name of the deceased
 * Date and place of death
 * Date the probate was filed
 * Name of the estate grantee
 * Name of the judge
 * Names of spouse/children

How to Use the Record
You already should have the following information to search this collection:
 * Ancestor's name
 * Place of death
 * Name of spouse

If you can't find the information that you are looking for:
 * Try searching for the death certificate of your ancestor. This will give you information on where your ancestor died and where the probate court was held.
 * Try looking for a nickname that the ancestor had during their life time.
 * Search for a birth certificate, this will give you a clue on what their death year was.

To search the collection, select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page ⇒Select the “Judicial District” ⇒Select the “Year” ⇒Select the “File Number” which takes you to the images.

Look at the images one by one comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine which one is your ancestor. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to make this determination.

Related Websites
Wills and Estates - Frequently Asked Questions

Related Wiki Articles

 * Saskatchewan
 * Saskatchewan Probate Records

Citing Family Search Historical Collections
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Citation Example for a Record Found in This Collection
"Saskatchewan, Probate Estate Files, 1889-1931" index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VNTJ-VMY : accessed 21 June 2012), Charlotta Erickson, 1929; citing Queens Bench Provincial Court Probate Records, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada.