Australia, South Australia, Probate Case Files - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
This collection contains probate case files of deceased persons in South Australia between 1849 and 1935. These files include various records relating to the estates and relationships. Succession Duty Act files record death duties levied under the "Probate and Succession Duty Act, 1876-1892" (Old Act) and "Sucession Duties Act, 1893-1929" (New Act). Duties were not paid on property inherited by the spouse where the value of the property was less than 50 pounds or the duty to be paid was less than 20 pounds. Also included in these records are wills and testaments, bonds, appointments, and other adminstrative records.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records: • 2

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * Name of the person
 * Approximate date of the event

How Do I Analyze the Results?
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

 * Add any new information to your records
 * If available, check the image for additional information
 * Analyze the entry to see if it provides additional clues to find other records of the person or their family

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?

 * Try searching by surname only
 * The person may be recorded with an abbreviated or variant form of their name
 * Remember that spelling was generally not standardized until the early part of the 20th century

Research Helps
The following articles will help you research your family in Australia.
 * GuidedResearch:Australia
 * Australia Research Tips and Strategies
 * Australia Record Finder
 * Australia Online Genealogy Records

Other FamilySearch Collections
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FamilySearch Catalog

 * South Australia. Commissioner of Inland Revenue.
 * South Australia. Supreme Court. Probate Registry
 * South Australia. Supreme Court. Probate Registry

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