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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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Funeral Costs Around the World

In the UK, the average cost of a funeral is just over £3,700 – but state aid for funerals has been frozen at £700 since 2003, leading to the rise in funeral poverty as people struggle to afford the costs.

May 18, 2016

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Vulnerable People Must Have Access to Independent Representation

The Court of Protection has ruled that people who are unable to make decisions for themselves (because they lack the mental capacity to do so) must always have access to independent representation in court hearings about their personal liberty.

April 21, 2016

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Law Society Warns Unmarried Couples About Wills

The Law Society recently warned unmarried couples that they need to update their wills if they want to ensure that their partner isn’t left disadvantaged after their death.

April 14, 2016

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Daniel Curran on BBC Surrey Radio- Heir Hunters

Today is the last episode of series 10 Heir Hunters which looks into the unclaimed estate of John Leslie Simm. Daniel Curran Managing Director of Finders talks to BBC Surrey hosts James Cannon and Suzanne Bamborough about the case and the competitive nature of this industry. Derek Spry , an heir to estate, also joins in to talk about when he received the call from Finders.

April 1, 2016

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Long Lost Twin Monkey Spotted on BBC Heir Hunters

After seeing his twin on BBC Heir Hunters over the last few weeks, Dean felt he had to reach out to Monkey.

March 30, 2016

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Finders – Sport Relief 2016

Sport Relief raises money for the most vulnerable in society both here in the UK as well as around the World, and here at Finders we recognise the opportunity to do our part and raise some money and have a little bit of fun whilst doing it.

March 18, 2016

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Family Fortunes – Heir Hunters

For those who haven’t seen the programme, the job of the probate researchers featured in the series is essentially to find living heirs who are entitled to receive an inheritance from someone who have died either without leaving a will or where a beneficiary can’t be traced.

March 16, 2016

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Dormant & Orphan Funds – an Explanation

Dormant or orphan funds apply to bank or other savings accounts where there has been no financial activity for a long period of time (15 years) – other than the posting of interest.

March 15, 2016

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Heir Alan Beevers Talks Heir Hunters on BBC Leeds

The fancy footwork of one lucky ancestor paved the way to a celebrity sporting career, and saved his life from the front lines of war.

March 14, 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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