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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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The History of Wills

As Will Aid approaches, the annual month where people are encouraged to prepare a will in exchange for a donation to charity, we thought we’d look at the history of wills and how they came about.

October 22, 2018

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Finders Will Searches Expand Internationally

Did you know that Finders International can search for the existence of a will in all UK countries, the Republic of Ireland and overseas too?

October 22, 2018

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A number of unclaimed estates in Leicestershire

There are currently over 100 unclaimed estates in Leicestershire. Unclaimed estates occur when someone dies without a will or next of kin.

October 22, 2018

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MD Danny Curran joins Vanessa Feltz on BBC Radio London: 2,500 UNCLAIMED ESTATES AND RISING IN LONDON

74 unclaimed estates, so far this year, have been added to London’s stock of over 2,500 estates in ‘purgatory’, according to Finders International’s interrogation of the latest Bona Vacantia list. These are estates of people who have died apparently intestate (no Will) and with no known next of kin. Danny Curran, star of BBC Heir Hunters’ firm Finders International said: “These 74 estates are waiting to be claimed from the government, who are sitting on the fortunes of thousands of people across the UK. It is estimated that between ten to 20 percent of these would have had a property constitute part of the estate.”

October 22, 2018

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Relying on inheritance deemed risky

A new study has warned that expecting to receive an inheritance is too risky and can cause financial trouble.

October 17, 2018

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Care Show to Welcome Thousands of Care Professionals to Birmingham

This year’s Care Show promises to be bigger and better than ever—bringing together more than 3,200 care sector professionals to network, share experiences and learn from others.

October 17, 2018

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Intercontinental Finance: Danny Curran – Creating a successful legacy

Founder and managing director of Finders International, Danny Curran, recently featured in Intercontinental Finance talking about the success of heir hunting firm Finders. Read the article below.

October 17, 2018

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Somerset Live : Heir Hunters – The unclaimed estates of Bath and Bristol residents that you may inherit

Two people who have died in Bristol and Bath this year have left unclaimed estates.

October 17, 2018

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One fifth of parents—transferred assets to avoid inheritance tax sting

Recent research has revealed that one fifth of parents have transferred assets to their children to lessen the amount of inheritance tax payable on their estates.

October 16, 2018

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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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