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We are the UK’s leading experts in probate research and forensic genealogy, frequently collaborating with the media. Find the latest heir hunter news and coverage here.

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Finders International Spring Challenge – reducing our impact on the environment

As part of our commitment to sustainability and the environment, this year we’re launching the ‘Finders International Spring Challenge’ to work towards our environmental ISO14001, raise awareness and implement further ways of reducing our impact on the environment. Finders have held the ISO14001 certification for a number of years, and are proud to be the only firm in the Probate Genealogy field to have been awarded this certification.

March 20, 2023

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Pensioner reunited with Sister after 70 years

Alfred Ardener, who spent the majority of his adult life searching for his sisters, finally found and reunited with his sister Margaret after being apart for seven decades.

March 10, 2023

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Danny Curran Features on BBC Radio Essex with Sadie Nine

Danny Curran joins BBC Radio Essex’s Sadie Nine to discuss Finders International’s involvement in reuniting Alfried Ardener with his sister Margeret after spending 70 years trying to find her.

March 10, 2023

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National Empty Homes Week 2023

It’s National Empty Homes Week (Monday 27th February to Sunday 5th March 2023) and we want your help tackling the problem of houses and flats left lying derelict and unoccupied while the housing crisis in the UK and Ireland continues unabated.

March 3, 2023

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Millennial Estate Planning

When is it time to start talking about estate planning and wills? Conversations about estate planning are becoming increasingly important as most Millennials approach or have already entered their forties.

February 27, 2023

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Uncovering A War-time Hero

At Finders International, we encounter many fascinating stories when we delve into people’s lives to find the rightful beneficiaries to an estate. Series 12 of the popular daytime TV show, Heir Hunters, explored some of the cases we have worked on in recent years.

February 27, 2023

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Private Client Symposium: Promoting Best Practice in Probate

Finders International and proud to be hosting a Private Client Solicitors Symposium in London, aiming to provide a comprehensive update to those working within Wills & Probate.

February 15, 2023

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The 3 stages of probate explained

There are three stages to probate: Stage 1: Completing the Inheritance Tax (‘IHT’) account Stage 2: Collecting in the assets and settling liabilities Stage 3: Distributing the estate.

February 14, 2023

E-conferences

Empty Homes: Legal Solutions Webinar

For Private Client Solicitors and legal professionals in London, we will be providing a comprehensive update to those working within Wills & Probate. Our expert line-up of speakers will be talking on the best practices within probate, how to navigate the challenges of the probate process and best practices to ensure that your applications are processed as efficiently as possible. In addition to informative presentations, we will also be hosting a drinks reception and networking session, providing ample opportunity to interact with like-minded experts in the field.

February 13, 2023

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Heir Hunters

Heir Hunters is a popular BBC1 daytime show featuring Finders International, an heir search firm involved since its launch.

Heir Hunters highlights the expertise of our researchers and representatives through interviews with staff and beneficiaries. If Finders International’s heir hunting team reaches out, it’s always good news and could lead to a significant windfall!

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