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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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Searches for Wills online hit an all-time high in December

Searches for a Will online hit an all-time high in December last year.

January 28, 2021

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Finders International link £600,000 fortune to Tutankhamun

Finders International begun work on the family tree of Reginald Aldham, a Cambridge architect who died in December 2019 with no known next of kin as reported in the Telegraph. The Finders team quickly reunited the £600,000 estate with its rightful owners and 30 relatives shared the inheritance.

January 25, 2021

E-conferences

Carehome E-conference | 18th February 2021 | 10.30am

We are excited to bring you our first ever Care Homes focused event, aimed at managers and admin staff at Care homes within the UK. We will be looking at capacity issues, LPA’s & CoP orders and money management for residents.

January 7, 2021

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44 percent plan to leave ‘significant’ amounts of money to their pets

Research has shown that 44 percent of pet owners plan to leave a significant amount of money to ensure their pet is taken care of after they die.

December 16, 2020

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Finders International –a successful year in challenging times

Years don’t come stranger than 2020 and like all the UK’s businesses, Finders International found itself rapidly pivoting to a different working environment, services and support for our clients over the last nine months, writes Finders International’s CEO and founder, Danny Curran.

December 15, 2020

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Refusing Inheritance

It may seem unlikely, but some people do not want to receive an inheritance. How does this work?

December 14, 2020

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Census 2021 – how will it work?

The census is the biggest statistical exercise the UK’s Office for National Statistics (ONS) undertakes, and one is scheduled for next year. While the news on vaccinations for the coronavirus is great news, the impact isn’t likely to be felt until the summer.

December 14, 2020

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Inheritance spent on education

An Iranian teacher has spent the inheritance his father gave him on tablets for students to help with their education, according to a recent report in the Tehran Times.

December 14, 2020

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BabyCentre reveals most popular baby names of 2020

More babies were called Tiger in 2020, a possible reflection on the first big TV hit of lockdown, Tiger King.

December 14, 2020

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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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