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Trying to find probate for laura newby of hoyland common, Yorkshire near Barnsley in January 1997. Need it as their son wants to be buried with them, and have to prove who owns it. Thanks

Is it known for certain that she left a Will which was actually proved?

There is a government website for proved Wills - google ‘wills and probate’ for link

You will have to pay to download the Will to get any info

The ownership of the grave should be a matter of record with the relevant authority.

Yes there was a will that’s lost, you need it for proof of grave. Thanks

Surely a will only tells you who inherited the estate and who the executors were. It can’t tell who signed the paperwork for the grave.

It’s the executor proof they need, it’s the sister of the above,

Probate record is available via this site -

https://probatesearch.service.gov.uk

You can send for the will via the site

Sounds as though you know where the burial plot is - contact the local cemeteries office who should know who owns the plot

Newby, Laura
Date of death: 31 Jan 1997
Date of probate: 19 March 1997
Probate No: 9781003727
Registry Office: Leeds

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