Posts in September 30, 2010

If you think there should be an estate for an ancestor, make certain to look for a deed even if court records are not located. In some cases, if there was just the widow’s inheritance to settle up after her death the only record might be a quitclaim deed where the heirs transfer property to one of their siblings. There might not have been any need for an estate settlement. ———————————— Check out GenealogyBank’s Offer for Tip of the Day Fans!