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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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Empty Properties – a challenge for communities and local authorities

Data from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities shows that there are more than 34,000 properties in the UK’s capital city classed as “long-term vacant”.

June 22, 2023

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The hidden gems of property clearance in probate

House clearances carried out after someone dies can often reveal hidden gems. A wide range of valuable items can be found, depending on the nature and history of the household.

May 31, 2023

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How long does it take to notify a beneficiary of an estate once a death occurs?

Hearing that you might be the heir or among the heirs to an estate is obviously news everyone would welcome. But how long does it take to notify a beneficiary of an estate once a death occurs?

May 10, 2023

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Bdaily Business News highlights Finders International’s success at ‘The Probies’ 2023.

The Bdaily Business News has featured Finders International in their article for Danny Curran’s successful win at the UK Probate Research Awards 2023, held on the 20th April in Westminster.

May 4, 2023

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A Stargazing Discovery for Panther Heirs

At Finders International, we encounter many fascinating stories when we delve into people’s lives to find the rightful beneficiaries to an estate.

April 14, 2023

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Making a deed of family arrangement or variation

In England, the way property is shared out when someone dies without leaving a will (i.e. intestate) can be rearranged if this is done within two years of their death.

April 6, 2023

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Empty Homes: Classroom Session 28thSep 9:30am – 4pm

We are hosting another FREE in-person classroom session designed for Empty Home Officers and those working in association with empty properties. We have invited back specialist solicitors from NP Law to deliver training on legal solutions for empty homes.

March 27, 2023

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UK’s Largest Probate Research Company Acquires Hull Firm

DS Researchers, a Hull-based firm that specializes in tracing beneficiaries to estates of individuals who died without making a will, has been acquired by Daniel Curran’s Finders International, the UK’s largest probate research company.

March 24, 2023

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Working alongside the legal profession

Finders International works extensively with solicitors and the Irish legal profession to resolve cases.

March 23, 2023

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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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