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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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Average waiting time for probate ‘stuck’

New government data shows that the average waiting time for grants of probate seems to be stuck at 35 working days.

April 20, 2021

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Harry Potter book to add to family inheritance

An inheritance can take many forms as a family found out recently when the Harry Potter book their mum had left them turned out to be a rare edition worth about £30,000, the Mirror reported last week.

April 20, 2021

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Latvia abolishes rule where same sex partners pay more for inheritance

Latvia’s Constitutional Court is to abolish the rule that a same-sex partner must pay a higher state fee to inherit the estate of their deceased partner, as reported on LSM.LV (public broadcasting of Latvia).

April 19, 2021

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Prince Philip’s Family Tree and the Mountbattens

The UK mourned the passing of HRH Prince Philip on Friday 9 April – the longest serving consort in British history and the longest-lived male member of the British royal family.

April 14, 2021

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We have been shortlisted at The Probate Research Awards 2021!

Finders International are delighted to announce that they have been shortlisted for 5 awards at this year’s Probate Research awards.

April 12, 2021

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THE SCOTTISH SUN: Finders International unearth long-lost son of Scottish adventurer

Professional probate research company, Finders International were asked to locate the next-of-kin of William Page Mitchell who sadly passed away aged 89 in his flat in Glasgow city centre in 2010.

April 8, 2021

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Jewish records published on genealogy website

If you have Jewish ancestry, you’ll be delighted to know that the online genealogy service MyHeritage has now published..

March 29, 2021

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Court of Protection rules in favour of vaccination in care home residents’ cases

The UK Human Rights Blog’s website featured a recent article reporting on the Covid-19 vaccination, care home residents and the Court of Protection.

March 29, 2021

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Increased need to deal with international assets

In recent years, the need to deal with foreign assets after someone dies has increased. More people are working abroad, opening foreign bank accounts and buying property than ever before.

March 19, 2021

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