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New Heirs discover family links to 1930’s “Crime of the Century”

While working on the case of Derek Lewis Mercer, from Hastings, Finders International were not only able to find 21 relations and reward two entitled beneficiaries their estate worth £10,000 each, but they were also able to uncover some shocking family connections from the past.

January 20, 2020

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BBC Radio Coventry Interview with Finders International’s MD Danny Curran

Speaking with BBC Radio Coventry & Warwickshire, Finders Internationals MD Danny Curran gives insight into the world of Unclaimed Estates. With over 30 years of experience in the industry, Curran discusses the initial steps on how to best proceed if you presume you are entitled to an estate. In this Interview with Trish Adudu, Danny Curran breaks down the probate process and recalls his most memorable and rewarding cases to date.

January 14, 2020

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Mugabe—extensive estate but no will

The Zimbabwean revolutionary and one-time politician Robert Mugabe left behind $10 million in the bank, four houses in the capital city Harare and ten cars but no Will, according to a list of his estate revealed this week.

January 8, 2020

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Inheritance sent to the wrong customer

This week’s news included the story of a man who entered a lengthy legal battle when his inheritance money was sent to the wrong customer by a bank.

January 8, 2020

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Finders International’s success story featured in January’s Eastbourne Voice

Finders International  have been recognised in this month edition of the Eastbourne Voice for their work in reuniting relatives of the late Veteran John Redvers.

January 7, 2020

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Egyptian woman wins right to equal inheritance

Inheritance news this week included a story about a Coptic Christian woman in Egypt who won a legal battle to receive the same inheritance from her father as her brothers did.

January 7, 2020

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Digital revolution in legacy giving

Tech and digital innovation is revolutionising the way people leave legacies to charities, according to a recent article in Today’s Will and Probate.

January 6, 2020

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Imminent Changes To Probate Fees

Back in November 2018, the Government announced there were to be changes in the way probate fees would be calculated in England and Wales. When the changes eventually take place, probate fees will no longer be charged as a flat fee.

December 23, 2019

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Former model ordered to return £2.2m to late boyfriend’s heirs

The Court of Appeal has ruled that a former model must give back the £2.2 million she inherited from her former boyfriend, a Swiss banker.

December 20, 2019

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