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The Difference Between Wills and Probate Documents

The Difference Between Wills and Probate Documents

Are you curious as to the difference between wills and probate records in your genealogy research? Here's the things you need to know.

Wills Galore! Using the New U.S. Wills Collection on Ancestry.com

Ancestry.com has released a huge collection of wills from across the country on its site. Here's what you need to know about it and what you may find in it.

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