New York State Supreme Court of Judicature (Utica) Wills and Petitions for Probate
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Overview of the Records
Repository
- New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
- This series contains original wills and documents relating to proof of the wills that were filed in the Utica office of the Supreme Court. Documents relating to proof include the petition for proof of will in Supreme Court; testimony or affidavits of witnesses attesting to the competency of the testator and the authenticity of his signature; notices to next of kin of proof of the will; and appointment of legal guardian for minor heirs.
Title
- Wills and petitions for probate
Quantity
- 0.4 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
- J1020
Creator
Scope and Content Note
This series contains original wills and documents relating to proof of the wills that were filed in the Utica office of the Supreme Court. Documents relating to proof include the petition for proof of will in Supreme Court; testimony or affidavits of witnesses attesting to the competency of the testator and the authenticity of his signature; notices to next of kin of proof of the will; and appointment of legal guardian for minor heirs. The wills were recorded in Series J0020, Record of Wills Proved at Utica.
Related Material
J0020Series J0020, New York State Supreme Court of Judicature (Utica) Record of Wills Proved at Utica, contains related records.
Custodial History
The Court of Appeals placed these records on deposit at the Historical Documents Collection, Queens College, from 1973-1982.
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.