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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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Judge award man £1m pay-out after inheritance blunder

A judge has given a man close to a £1 million pay-out following a ruling of “negligence” on the part of a solicitor firm, the Mirror reports.

February 25, 2021

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What are your chances of being descended from royalty?

Are you descended from royalty?

February 25, 2021

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Members of the Professional Deputies Forum

Finders International are now listed in the Professional Deputies Forum directory.

February 18, 2021

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Empty Homes Week 15th-19th February 2021

It’s Empty homes Week, a week where local authorities organise activities to highlight the amazing work carried out regarding empty homes. At Finders International, we have a free service dedicated to this work, our Empty Homes Service. We wanted to share with you some of the cases we have worked on which has helped bring empty properties back into use.

February 15, 2021

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Finders International in the Scottish Sun

Global probate genealogists, Finders International, have been featured in The Scottish Sun talking about unclaimed estates. As mentioned in the article, an estimated £5.2million is currently lying unclaimed from 545 intestate (meaning without a Will) cases.

February 5, 2021

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OBE for Scotsman whose genealogy efforts helped Holocaust victims’ families gain compensation

A Scottish man who created a database containing six million names to help Jewish people across the world trace their ancestry was awarded an OBE this January in recognition of his work.

February 1, 2021

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Love letters reunited with family of the woman who received them

The Shropshire Star featured a terrific story about First World War love letters reunited with the family of the woman who received them.

February 1, 2021

E-conferences

Empty Homes Webinar – 25th February 2021

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January 28, 2021

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Finders—now offering CPD accreditation

Finders International is now a member of the CPD Certification Service, which means our events will be continuing professional development-accredited from now on.

January 28, 2021

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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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