Help needed for obtaining a will

[erika]

Hi All

I am trying to get a copy of a will, something I have done before, but now can't remember the process
I have the information from the National Probate Calendar on Ancestry, but not sure if the forms I downloaded a few ago, from HMCS ( Application for a probate search ) are still relevant.
Also the cost now, I paid £5 for the last wills I sent for. Can't seem to find what I want on the HMCS website.
Maybe just having a senior moment, but would be grateful for some advice please.

[daggers]

The address for copy wills/probate is now:
Postal Searches and Copies Department
Leeds District Probate Registry
York House
York Place
Leeds
LS1 2BA

The fee has risen to £6. You can download an application form from HM Courts service, but I have done it in the past by letter, with cheque, and you can probably still do that as you have the details they need.

Daggers

[erika]

Hi Daggers

Thanks a lot, just what I needed, first job tomorrow morning

[MaryA]

Before you order, if it is for Liverpool, check whether there is a certified copy held at the Lancashire Record Office, I've been told they have a book with them. Mind you it still costs £5 to use your camera so no gain in price there.

[erika]

Thanks for the tip Mary, but it isn't Liverpool, hubby's London family for a change, although they are linked to the elusive Arthur Gissing, if you remember that saga!!

Just found a lot of the family including Arthur's wife buried in a cemetery in Stoke Newington. I am waiting to hear if there is a headstone, so fingers crossed.
The will I want is for someone buried in this family grave, she left quite a substantial amount for those times and was a spinster, trouble is I can't find exactly who she is, relationship wise (an aunt I think) common name and hard to track in the census, but hey that's part of the fun

[MaryA]

but hey that's part of the fun

Isn't it just!! well good luck and let us know if you find anything interesting in it.