Northern Territory, Australia, Probate Index, 1911-1994

This collection includes images of an index to probate records for the Northern Territory of Australia. Probate records are among the most valuable records available for genealogy, as they provide information regarding a deceased person’s estate, whether that estate is “testate” (through a will) or “intestate” (without a will). Whether the decedent left a large estate or just some personal property, there’s a good chance that a probate file exists in a local court that oversaw the distribution of property, the guardianship of a minor, or payment of debts. This index spans the years 1911 to 1994 and is organized first by year range, then alphabetically by surname and given name.