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Finders Sponsors Isle of Wight Law Society Event

As the one area of law which nearly every member of the public is likely to encounter in their lifetime, the vital importance of the will and probate sector cannot be understated. Underpinning the work of solicitors in this sector, are the essential services…

August 19, 2014

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The importance of genealogists to private client practitioners goes far beyond what is depicted on TV says Claudia Whibley, solicitor with Child & Child

If TV documentaries are to be believed, the work of genealogists mainly involves racing door-to-door, informing various relatives that they have inherited fortunes. However, this does not reflect the true extent of their work or the extent they can assist…

August 19, 2014

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Hunting Heirs – New Law Journal October 2011

Daniel Curran explains how to recognise a professional probate genealogist & why you need one In recent years there has been an explosion of interest in family history in the UK. Television shows like the BBC’s ‘Who Do You…

August 19, 2014

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Finders joins BBC Heir Hunters for Series 8

Leading genealogists Finders joins BBC Heir Hunters for Series 8 One of the UK’s leading genealogists firms, Finders, has agreed to appear in Heir Hunters Series 8, to be shown on the BBC from January 2014. Heir Hunters takes a fly on the wall look…

August 19, 2014

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Finders to star in eighth series of BBC HEIR HUNTERS

Finders to star in eighth series of BBC HEIR HUNTERS Flame television has been commissioned by The BBC to produce an eighth series of the popular daytime genealogy and social history series ‘Heir Hunters’. It was commissioned by BBC Daytime…

August 19, 2014

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Finders – Heir Hunters – Family Tree Magazine December 2013

Every year, thousands of people die intestate, meaning they haven’t made a will or one cannot be found. In cases where no beneficiaries can be traced within 12 years, the estate passes to the Crown (HM Treasury). In certain cases, claims may be…

August 19, 2014

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BBC Three Counties Radio Interview

Listen to Interview On Thursday 13th February Daniel Curran, Managing Director of Finders Genealogists was in a taxi when a story came on BBC Three Counties radio station regarding Peter James Green, a 72 year old man who had died leaving no…

August 19, 2014

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Con Devitt – a Tribute

“Not with Con beside me.” Con Devitt was the Great Uncle of Finders MD Daniel Curran. Con has sadly passed away and we are proud to publish this tribute to him. If you ever wanted an epitaph, there is one. With this man beside me, I fear…

August 19, 2014

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Heir Hunters Blog – Episode 1/20 (02/03/2014)

BBC Heir Hunters Series 8 kicked off today. Good to see several faces from Finders…

July 21, 2014

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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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