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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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How to avoid scams—inheritance AND promises of Covid-19 testing kits

As a member of Friends Against Scams, we take our responsibilities to share advice that may help prevent you or anyone you know becoming a victim of fraud seriously.

May 22, 2020

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Muhammad Uddin, empty homes expert, joins our team

Meet Muhammad Uddin, who will be working here at Finders International to help local authorities tackle the empty homes crisis.

May 22, 2020

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Danny Curran LIVE on the BBC Radio Suffolk with James Hazell

Finders International MD, Danny Curran was asked to join James Hazell on BBC Radio Suffolk to discuss the subject of Unclaimed Estates in the Suffolk area.

May 20, 2020

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Finders International featured in The Law Society Gazette

Founder and MD of Finders International, Danny Curran, was on hand to explain to The Law Society Gazette how the probate industry can still help legal firms during the Covid-19 pandemic whilst adhering to all government guidelines.

May 18, 2020

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Oxford surname dictionary free to access for a week

Are you using your lockdown time to investigate your family history? To celebrate #internationaldayoffamilies, The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland is free to access from today (Friday 15 May) allowing people to find out where their surnames (and perhaps their ancestors) came from.

May 15, 2020

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Listen to the story of the O’Donnell brothers who were sadly separated by the Coronavirus – BBC Gloucestershire

A tribute to Jimmy O’Donnell, who sadly passed away due to coronavirus.

May 8, 2020

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Reunited O’Donnell brothers sadly separated by coronavirus

Two brothers, united for the first time as elderly gentlemen, have been separated once more with the sad passing of Jimmy O’Donnell after he contracted coronavirus, Independent.ie reports.

May 5, 2020

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Most popular baby names for 2020

Every year, new trends in naming children arise. Sometimes names come and go—the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge spawned many copycats in the years post the birth of their children, George, Charlotte and Louis, which are traditional names.

May 4, 2020

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The Covid-19 pandemic and wills

Should the impact of the coronavirus in the UK change the law relating to Wills in the UK? A recent article in Barrister magazine by barrister M. A. Muid Khan tackled this very issue.

May 4, 2020

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