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Compensation denied for estate where worker killed himself

The estate of an employee who killed himself is not entitled to workers’ compensation through the insurer, according to a recent article in the US-based Insurance Journal.

September 12, 2019

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How do I find out if something has been left to me in a will?

If someone you know has passed away and you have reason to believe they had left you something in their will, you may have concerns as to how you will find out what you have been bequeathed and how it will arrive in your possession.

September 12, 2019

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Financier Epstein’s will could thwart accusers seeking damages

Jeffrey Epstein’s will could make it harder for his accusers to collect damages, according to an article in the Epoch Times.

September 11, 2019

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Changes to grants of probate and registry services

Changes are afoot in the way grants of probate work, HM Courts & Tribunals Service announced this week.

September 11, 2019

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Court rules in parent death sequence case

The High Court settled a dispute earlier this month relating to the question of which parent died first, as reported in the Law Gazette

September 10, 2019

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Finders International become CILEx industry partners.

Finders International, one of the largest professional probate genealogy firms in Europe, has been announced as an official industry partner of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx). By becoming an industry partner, Finders International are a recognised service provider that offers approved products and services to the 20,000 members and stakeholders of CILEx on a daily basis.

September 3, 2019

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Olivia Takes on the Lost Hours Walk

16 people take their own life every day in the UK, according to the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM), a charity that is dedicated to preventing male suicide by offering free and confidential telephone, email and online support for anyone who needs to talk; including families, friends and colleagues who have lost someone to suicide.

August 30, 2019

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Finders International Ireland interview on RTÉ Radio 1

Interview: Maeve Mullin, Finders International’s Senior Researcher, joins Ray D’arcy in the RTÉ studio to discuss how Finders are helping to find the beneficiaries of the large number of unclaimed estates in Ireland.

August 23, 2019

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Claiming Mis-sold PPI for a Deceased Relative – All you need to know.

When a loved one passes away, their nearest and dearest are often left dealing with numerous “loose-ends”, including the valuation of their estate, the distribution of assets and the settling of any outstanding debts.

August 21, 2019

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