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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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Finders International Secure Primary Authority Partnership With Hackney Borough Council

The Ashford Regulatory and Compliance service (ARC) has assisted Finders International in becoming the first company of it’s kind to have a Primary Authority Partnership with London’s Hackney Borough Council.

March 8, 2019

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Widow refused to claim against late husband’s estate

This week’s Law Gazette featured a story about a widow who has been refused to claim against the estate of her late husband after filing her application nearly seventeen months too late.

March 7, 2019

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Couple accused of forgery relating to mother’s will

A couple from Gloucester have been accused of forgery and fraud relating to the woman’s mother’s will, which allegedly had a signature “cut and pasted” from another document on it, according to a story on the BBC website this week.

March 7, 2019

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Tony Benn’s Archive Donated – and inheritance tax avoided

This week’s news included a story about how Tony Benn’s archive has been donated to the British Library under the acceptance in lieu of inheritance tax scheme.

March 7, 2019

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Finders International speak with BBC Radio Somerset – Claire Carter

We start the interview with a very interesting statistic based on our research, “Did you know in Somerset there are nearly 200 unclaimed estates”.

March 6, 2019

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Finders International speak with BBC Radio Bristol – Emma Britton

Danny Curran star of BBC1 show Heir Hunters and M.D. of Finders International spoke with Emma Britton of BBC Radio Bristol to discuss unclaimed inheritances in Bristol.

March 6, 2019

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Finders International Supports Friends Against Scam

Finders International is being recognised as a Friends Against Scams organisation in a bid to encourage more people to spread the word and to take a stand against scams.

March 5, 2019

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Finders International Speak with BBC Radio Leeds – Andrew Edwards

Danny Curran star of BBC1 show Heir Hunters and M.D. of Finders International spoke with Andrew Edwards on BBC Radio Leeds to discuss inheritance matters.

March 2, 2019

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173 estates left unclaimed in Bristol

There are currently 173 unclaimed estates in Bristol, according to the latest Bona Vacantia list.

February 25, 2019

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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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