A testament is a last will. Most people did not have a last will and died intestate. Usually, only wealthier people had a will drawn up.
Wills can be found in notarial records or in court records (before 1811 in areas that did not have notaries).
A testament is a last will. Most people did not have a last will and died intestate. Usually, only wealthier people had a will drawn up.
Wills can be found in notarial records or in court records (before 1811 in areas that did not have notaries).
Yvette Hoitink, CG®, QG™ is a professional genealogist in the Netherlands. She holds the Certified Genealogist credential from the Board for Certification of Genealogists and has a post-graduate diploma in Family and Local History from the University of Dundee. She has been doing genealogy for over 30 years and helps people from across the world find their ancestors in the Netherlands. Read about Yvette's professional genealogy services.
Yvette Hoitink, CG®, QG™ is a professional genealogist in the Netherlands who helps people find their Dutch ancestors. She is certified by the Board for Certification of Genealogists and has a post-graduate diploma in Family and Local History from the University of Dundee.
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