Reuniting Beneficiaries and Connecting Long-Lost Family Members

Summary

Probate genealogy involves identifying and locating heirs to estates where the deceased did not leave a will, or where the beneficiaries named in a will cannot be easily found. In these situations, probate researchers step in to ensure that the rightful heirs are located, and the estate can be distributed according to UK Intestacy Law. The rules of which can be found here.

It’s a meticulous job, requiring expertise in genealogy, historical records, and legal processes.

For companies like ours, this work spans the globe, often requiring teams to trace family trees across multiple countries and unearth records from several generations back. Yet, while the primary goal of probate research is to settle estates, the nature of this work often leads to unexpected outcomes—such as reconnecting long-lost family members.