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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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Judge Suggests Campaign to Raise Awareness of Living Wills

Should writing a living will before you get old be compulsory? A High Court judge thinks so, and specialist lawyers have added their support to his suggestion.

January 30, 2018

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When Inheritance Disputes Get Violent

When does the inheritance of an estate get dangerous

January 30, 2018

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Iappr to Regulation of Probate Research Companies

Did you know that there is regulation available to the probate genealogy industry?

January 30, 2018

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New Book Tackles Financial Abuse of Older Clients

For lawyers working in the family law and private practice areas, a new book will develop further understanding in helping to prevent the financial abuse of older clients.

January 30, 2018

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Mr Gossage – 2017

From the first telephone communication, which to be honest I received with some scepticism, to…

January 29, 2018

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Brite Green help “Heir hunters” gain ISO 14001:2015 certification

Brite Green have helped probate genealogists Finders International achieve certification to the ISO 14001:2015 standard. Finders, who feature on BBC 1’s Heir Hunters series, help trace the next of kin where an heir to an estate isn’t immediately obvious.

January 24, 2018

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The Herald : The Plymouth surnames which could be in line to inherit a fortune through unclaimed estates

Struggling financially in the new year? Well, you may be able to lay claim to an untapped fortune that the Government is taking care of for you.

January 21, 2018

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Funeral Service Times : Fund launched to help pay for public health funerals

A probate genealogy company or `heir hunters’ has launched a charitable funeral fund to help hospitals and local councils with the cost of laying a person to rest.

January 19, 2018

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Finders International in the News

The Finders International team continues to go from strength to strength, and 2017 was our best year ever, writes Danny Curran, managing director and founder of Finders International.

January 18, 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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