If the estate records of your ancestor indicate she died “intestate” that means there was no valid will that was admitted to probate. There might have been a will, but that will was denied probate by the judge. That will should be filed with the court. Read it if you can. Sometimes it’s clear why the will was denied and sometimes it is not. ———————————— Check out GenealogyBank’s Offer for Tip of the Day Fans!
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