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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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Scams and industry standards – BBC Radio 4 ‘You and Yours’ show.

Founder member of IAPPR and MD of Finders International, Daniel Curran, discusses scams and industry standards on the prestigious national BBC Radio 4

August 30, 2016

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Modern Funerals and What People Want

Laptops, bottles of whisky and mobile phones – welcome to modern funerals and what people ask to be buried with their loved ones.

August 24, 2016

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UK Adults: Not Talking About Inheritance

Nearly four in five UK adults do not talk to their families about inheritance.

August 4, 2016

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Reclusive former soldier found dead in his home after seven months

A “lonely” ex-soldier from Scotland lay dead for up to seven months in his home in England without anyone bothering to find out if he was alive.

July 26, 2016

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Brexit: Overseas Assets

While the unexpected result of the EU Referendum has raised many questions, there is one area where the decision to leave the EU has clarified the issue – who can inherit your EU assets if you’re a UK citizen.

July 22, 2016

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Degrees of Separation: How kinship works

What is a first cousin once removed? It is a cousin via the deceased’s grandparents but a generation younger. Or if you like the deceased’s grandparents, child’s, child’s, child! Add another child and the heir hunter will be tracing the first cousin twice removed.

July 18, 2016

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Finders International offering free help and advice to Citizens Advice Bureau advisors

At Finders International, we are working hard to secure a partnership with the CAB to bring specialist advice to the general public.

July 18, 2016

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War Graves Commission Launches New Initiative to Encourage Public to Visit Graves

Scottish journalist and Newsnight presenter, Kirsty Wark, has teamed up with the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) to launch a new initiative aimed at getting the British public to visit their local war graves.

June 28, 2016

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Briefing Looks At Querying Coroners’ Decisions

Can a coroner’s decision be queried? A recent Commons Library Paper tackled this issue of challenging the decision of a coroner or the outcome of an inquest.

June 22, 2016

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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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