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Who left Testaments?

If you are searching for a Will or Testament, you should bear in mind that there was no legal requirement for individuals to make a will and comparatively few Scots actually bothered to do so. Even if someone died without making a Will, there was no obligation for the family to go to court to have the deceased's affairs settled. Many families sorted things out amicably amongst themselves, in which case there will be no testament. Both poor people and wealthy ones left Wills so it is always worth a look even if you think your ancestor was very humble and unlikely to leave anything. You might be surprised.