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Edinburgh sees biggest rise in inheritance tax bills

While Edinburgh’s property market has boomed thanks to its strong position in the UK’s house price growth records, the city has also seen the largest increase in inheritance tax bills, according to Scottish Legal News.

October 18, 2021

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Charity donations up as inheritance tax eligibility jumps

Over the past decade, one million people have donated to charities helping to reduce the amount of tax due on their estates according to a recent article in the Daily Telegraph.

October 15, 2021

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October 14, 2021

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Treasure chest of WW2 RAF hero pilot found during house clearance

Nicola Turner, 52, found a mysterious chest when clearing out an annex of her late mother-in-law’s house.

October 6, 2021

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Ancient surnames that might indicate a family history dating back to Essex the early Middle Ages

The ancient Kingdom of Essex was one of the seven that went on to form the Kingdom of England, and the county has a rich history, originating from the Anglo-Saxon period of the early Middle Ages.

September 20, 2021

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Dad steals son’s inheritance

A father who stole his son’s inheritance and blew the money on drink and drugs has been sentenced to 20 months in prison

September 14, 2021

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Increase in people targeting older, vulnerable adults to cheat families out of inheritance

Older, vulnerable people are increasingly being targeted by fraudsters marrying them so they can inherit their estates, according to a recent feature in iNews.

September 9, 2021

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Finders shortlisted twice at the British Wills and Probate Awards 2021

For the second year in a row, Finders have been shortlisted for Probate Research Team of the Year and the Best Use of Marketing and Social Media at the British Wills and Probate Awards.

September 6, 2021

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Danny Curran featured in CEO Today Magazine

With over twenty years’ experience, the CEO of Finders International, Danny Curran, was featured on CEO Today Magazine giving his expert advice on the importance of family tree verification, how to spot a genuine probate research firm and other top tips to ensure an estate is correctly distributed.

September 1, 2021

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