Swedish Probate Records

Probate records or estate inventories are the second most popular source for researching ancestors in Sweden. These records can prove genealogical relationships and locate missing relatives. They offer valuable insights into your ancestor’s life. Estate inventories are divided into two primary sections: the preamble or ingress, which gives information about the deceased and names the heirs, and the inventory, which details the deceased’s assets and debts. The presentation will provide a short historical background, show the participant how to find these records, and offer tips on reading and interpreting them.