News & Media

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 care home environment – Tracing Unknown Next Of Kin

The recent case of 104 year old Daisy Staines, who died in a care home in Essex and had no known next of kin to attend her funeral, highlights the increasing prevalence of people outliving their immediate relations.

July 5, 2018

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Dailyrecord : Shock figures reveal burial costs in North Lanarkshire rise by 130% in 7 years

Politicians have slammed shocking figures that reveal basic burial costs in North Lanarkshire have rocketed by more than 130 per cent in the last seven years.

June 27, 2018

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If you have one of these surnames, you could be in line to inherit a FORTUNE

You may not know it but, if you have the right surname, you could be about to come into some serious money.

June 26, 2018

Past Events

Deputyship Development Day – Birmingham – 14th June 2018

Finders fourth Deputyship development day was hailed as a huge success by David Lockwood, Public Sector Development Manager. He stated “We were able to bring both public and private sector together in the same room, we provided engaging and relevant topics for discussion.”

June 26, 2018

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Princess Charlotte First Princess Not Replaced by a Brother

The birth of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s third child, Prince Louis, marked an important part in royal history and how succession to the throne works.

June 12, 2018

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Rise in Public Health Funerals in Wales

Recent news pointed to the stark rise in the numbers of public health funerals in Wales.

June 12, 2018

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Genealogy Tourism

Have you heard of genealogy tourism? The concept is a new one for us, but it makes a lot of sense for anyone who loves finding out more about their family tree.

June 12, 2018

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Free next of kin tracing service to tackle issue of people outliving their immediate relations

Providing a free next of kin tracing service for care and nursing homes, Finders International are aiming to tackle the two percent of over 65s who die without any family.

June 5, 2018

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Leicestershire people with these surnames could inherit a fortune

It’s a little-known secret that the details of thousands of unclaimed estates are available online.

May 29, 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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