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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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Wales Deputyship Day E-Conference 4th June 2020

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September 3, 2020

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Contested Wills rise—and the pandemic is likely to make it rise further

The number of contested Wills heard at the High Court reached an all-time record last year and experts reckon the number will rise, thanks to the coronavirus pandemic.

August 21, 2020

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An Interview with the Probate Office

With considerable delays in the process of applications for probate, the Probate Office has faced considerable pressure over the last year that have been heightened by the coronavirus pandemic.

August 21, 2020

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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.

August 21, 2020

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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.

August 19, 2020

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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.

August 19, 2020

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FINDERS INTERNATIONAL SHORTLISTED FOR TWO AWARDS!

We are proud to announce we have been shortlisted in TWO categories at the British Wills and Probate Awards!

July 31, 2020

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Elly to run Half Marathon in aid of Alzheimer’s Society

Our very own Legal Support Services Assistant, Elly Ferguson, will be taking part in the Air 13.1 Event in aid of Alzheimer’s Society.

July 23, 2020

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Cat uncovers missing Will and women receives share of £2 million inheritance

The High Court in London has awarded a woman a half-share of her brother’s farm after a cat found an old Will among a stack of papers heading for the shredder.

July 22, 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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