Canada, Nova Scotia, Probate Records, 1760-1993

What is in This Collection?

This collection includes probate records from 1760-1993. These records include probate proceedings from Nova Scotia, such as estate files, inventories, wills, administrations, and other records related to probate. Most of the records are dated from 1800-1940, but coverage varies by area.

Probate records such as wills, inventories, and administrations are very helpful. Many of these records give names, dates, residences, possessions, and relationships. Probate and estate files are especially useful when trying to prove a relationship between two or more individuals. To ensure that the property went to the correct person, relationships (such as 'son,' 'aunt,' or 'sister-in-law') were often named in detail.

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Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.

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What Can These Records Tell Me?

The following information may be found in these records:

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  1909 Probate Record

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  1928 Probate Record