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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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Mystery Solved – The Stourport Twins

An appeal was launched yesterday to trace two Stourport sisters who have been named as beneficiaries of a will.

December 18, 2015

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Services for The Public Sector and Professionals

Finders International offers a whole range of services for the public sector and professionals such as lawyers, corporate state trustees, banks, charities, professional estate administrators and more.

December 15, 2015

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Where there’s no will, there’s still a way to hunt down heirs

Amy Littlechild enjoys the thrill of the chase, as she discusses a recent case in this piece in the Daily Mail Careers section.

December 11, 2015

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Filming Under Way – Series 10 BBC Heir Hunters

We have been filming for Series 10 of the popular day-time BBC programme Heir Hunters and we promise Series 10 promises to be as good, (if not better) than the last.

December 10, 2015

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Pauper Funerals Are On The Rise

Back in April, our MD, Daniel Curran discussed the rise in pauper funerals across the UK, and today we were intrigued to see the BBC Breakfast highlighting just that. They openly detail the cost to local councils of “pauper funerals” has risen almost 30% to £1.7m in the past four years.

November 30, 2015

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Law Firm Calls for Changes to Jersey’s Succession Laws

A man in Jersey was unable to leave a will because a tumour left him unable to sign a will because he couldn’t use his hands.

November 26, 2015

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Changes to the Law of Succession in Scotland

Did you know that the law of succession in Scotland changed in June – but…

November 16, 2015

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DNA Evidence Could Be used to Settle Hereditary Dispute

A recent story in the press caught our eye, where HM The Queen has ordered that Britain’s most senior judges decide if DNA evidence can be used to settle a dispute over a hereditary title.

November 11, 2015

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Funeral Costs: On The Rise

How much money do you currently have in savings? We ask this question as a recent study showed that the average cost of a funeral is now about £3,693…

November 11, 2015

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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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