Probate not to Wife

[Guest]

Can somebody tell me if it says probate to ***** does that mean the wife is not inheriting? I m trying to find a death but the ones which could be her is a lot later than he died ? I would have thought if she was still alive it would have been to her, or am I misunderstanding Probate?
Thanks

[angelina]

not sure on this but i think probate is given to the executors who may or may not be inheriting so maybe that is why the wife isnt named.

[Chrissie Smiff]

I think Angelina is right Val and in years past it was usually a male, either a relative or solicitor or similar who was names as executor. Sometime they name the wife as well but even if they don't it doesn't mean that she won't inherit anything.

[Guest]

blast , thanks everyone was hoping to narrow down her death, most of mine seem to leave the Probate to their other half so was surprised to see that.

[Chrissie Smiff]

Oh, just had a thought Val. Doesn't it say widower after his name? It usually does when they are.

[Guest]

thats a thought maybe she did die before him ? no it does not say widower , shall investigate further thanks

[Chrissie Smiff]

Well if it doesn't say widower she is more likely to be alive Do you need any help searching?

[Guest]

thanks for offering, but I really would like help with finding him in 1871 and 1881 if you are free?

[Chrissie Smiff]

Oops sorry, yes, only just read your reply. I should be around for at least half an hour.
p.s. You are going to give me his name aren't you? lol

[Chrissie Smiff]

Ahhhhhh sorry, I assume it's the one on the other thread? Off to have a look

[Guest]

thanks again Chrissie