The wills and probate records from Queensland began shortly after it became a separate colony from New South Wales in 1859. Administered by the Supreme Court of Queensland, these files typically include wills, death certificates, letters of administration, and inventories of assets. Probate records often contain rich detail about property, family members, executors, and debts. Earlier probate was recorded in New South Wales prior to separation, so genealogists should check both jurisdictions for 19th-century records. The Queensland State Archives holds a large collection, with many indexes and digital images now available online. For researchers, these records help confirm family connections, economic status, and the movement of people across colonial and state borders.
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- Queensland Intestacies, Insolvencies & Wills, 1859 - 1900 87,087 records
- Australia, Queensland Wills 47,242 records
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