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Researching Texas Probate and Estate Records

Teri E. Flack
Jul 29, 2017
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Introduction
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The Probate Process
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Testate Estates
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Intestate Estates
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Special Considerations
7m 53s
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All Estates
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Where Do You Search
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How Do You Start
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Finding Clues
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Summary
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About this webinar

Probate is a process in which every step creates a potentially useful record. From wills to the loose scraps of papers in probate packets, these records can provide you with the information that can help you solve your toughest problems. Identifying heirs and establishing relationships are just the beginning. This webinar provides an overview of the steps in the Texas probate process, including an examination of the various documents that may be found.  

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Teri E. Flack
Teri E. Flack, M.A. (Public History), M.B.A., began her family history quest over 50 years ago when she asked her paternal grandmother to tell her everything she knew about the Flacks and Fenleys. Although she had to be content with researching in
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