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August 21, 2020

DNA and the unexpected family reunions

Would you or wouldn’t you? With DNA tests cheaply priced and readily available via the likes of 23andMe, adopted or donor-conceived people can search for the truth behind their ancestry.

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August 19, 2020

Blackstone Group acquires Ancestry.com

The Blackstone Group announced this week that it has acquired the genealogy service Ancestry.com from its private equity rivals for $4.7 billion, including debt.

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August 19, 2020

Steep rise in crowdfunded funeral

New figures, shared exclusively by Sky News, have shown there has been a surge in crowdfunded funerals during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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August 18, 2020

New online application process for grants of probate

A new online application process for grants of probate and letters of administration will start from September in Ireland, as reported in Irish Legal.

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An International approach to tracing beneficiaries

Intestacy cases are often complicated. The deceased may have outlived all his or her siblings and have no children, therefore no obvious heirs.

July 18, 2014

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Online will services announced

Former law society president Kevin Martin has announced an online register for wills that have……

July 18, 2014

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Recent case highlights the perils of amateur genealogy

A recent case that was completed by professional probate genealogy company Finders UK, showed the…

July 18, 2014

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Survey highlights the increasing number of missing wills

Many people cannot trace a will that they know a deceased relative made, a fact…

July 18, 2014

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Law Commission consultation focuses on matrimonial property

A consultation has been launched by The Law Commission on the “incomplete and uninformative” law…

July 18, 2014

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Estate valuation: It’s not a simple process

It is a phrase often heard by an heir hunter when visiting a potential beneficiary,…

July 18, 2014

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Charity reports startling increase in Bona Vacantia.

It has recently been estimated by a…

July 18, 2014

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Finders International joins BBC Heir Hunters for Series 8

Finders International has agreed to appear…

July 18, 2014

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Report shows value of intestacies continues to rise

The Treasury Solicitor receipts from intestate estates almost doubled between 2011 and 2012 increasing from……

July 18, 2014

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Listen in to the On Heir podcast for exclusive insights into the private client and probate research sectors

Hosted by David Lockwood from Finders, this show features monthly interviews with legal experts and genealogists, sharing their experiences and insights. Whether you’re in the field or just curious, On Heir offers engaging discussions that blend humor with learning.

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

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Private Client Brochure

Public Sector Brochure

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Latest Articles

Reuniting Beneficiaries and Connecting Long-Lost Family Members

Woman Inherits £400k Estate After Believing It Was a Scam

Sceptical at First: Woman Inherits £75,000 from a Stranger

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DNA and the unexpected family reunions

Blackstone Group acquires Ancestry.com

Steep rise in crowdfunded funeral

New online application process for grants of probate

News & Media

An International approach to tracing beneficiaries

Online will services announced

Recent case highlights the perils of amateur genealogy

Survey highlights the increasing number of missing wills

Law Commission consultation focuses on matrimonial property

Estate valuation: It’s not a simple process

Charity reports startling increase in Bona Vacantia.

Finders International joins BBC Heir Hunters for Series 8

Report shows value of intestacies continues to rise

Listen in to the On Heir podcast for exclusive insights into the private client and probate research sectors

This podcast is available on all major streaming services

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

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