United States Probate Jurisdictions

United States   Probate Records    Jurisdictions

Each state developed its own court system and procedures for handling probates. In most states, the county clerk records probate. Consider the following for probate jurisdictions:


 * Search all probate courts in a county.
 * Search all states where the individual resided or had property.
 * Use a statewide index to wills or probate whenever possible.