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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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Finders International trace missing beneficiary in Ireland

Michael P O’Hanlon was one of three siblings, the children of Phyllis Veronica Hilton, who…

August 28, 2015

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Weird and Wonderful Last Wills and Testaments

Will you be dictating that a séance is held every anniversary of your death or that your ashes are scattered in space?

August 27, 2015

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The Laughing Heir and Intestacy in Scotland

The term Laughing Heir taken from the German ‘der lachende Erbe’ refers to heirs whose relationship to the deceased is so distant they suffer no sense of bereavement but are happy to receive an unexpected financial windfall.

August 24, 2015

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Landmark Judgement could Impact Beneficiaries

On the 27th July 2015 Mrs Heather Ilott won a landmark case in the Court…

August 19, 2015

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Have you been contacted by an Heir Hunter?

When Myrtle Godwin received a phone call from someone she did not know, saying she was in line to inherit part of a £320,000 estate, she thought it was a scam.

August 10, 2015

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Heir Hunters Industry Regulation Update

Finders International has asked several key sources about industry regulation over the years and always…

July 30, 2015

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M.D Daniel Curran on BBC Radio London with Harriet Scott and Tim Arthur

Once again BBC London invited Daniel Curran, MD of Finders International on to the Harriet & Tim Show for further conversation about family tress, heir hunting and the mysteries that people encounter in their family research.

July 20, 2015

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M.D Daniel Curran on BBC Radio Scotland with Stephen Jardine

M.D Daniel Curran features on BBC Radio Scotland with Stephen Jardine. The topic of discussion was heir hunters, and the show open up with, “you could be in line for an unexpected bumper inheritance”. Daniel explains to listeners how it all works.

July 17, 2015

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Finders on LMFM with Gerry Kelly

“hear ye hear ye there be a women residing in the north east who is due a wad of money” is how host Gerry Kelly starts the show. The show features Padraic Grennan from the Dublin branch of Finders International.

July 16, 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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