Probate
10 things every probate solicitor needs to know
Probate is the process required to get the court’s permission to deal with a dead person’s estate – collecting up assets, paying off any debts and distributing assets to the rightful heirs. If the person who has died has left a valid will, the will usually names the executors (i.e. those responsible for dealing with […]
Falling probate fees set to make probate more accessible
“Increased competition in the probate market is very welcome, and the pressure on fees will ease the financial burden on relatives and executors at what is already a very stressful time.” – Words from the chief executive of a Glasgow-based plan provider. Due to this increased competition, prices in the probate market are likely to […]
Finders to feature in 8th series of BBC Heir Hunters
Flame television has been commissioned by the BBC to produce an 8th series of the popular daytime genealogy and social history series Heir Hunters. For this series the work of four major probate research firms will be covered and for the first time,
Heir hunters
Beware rogue Heir Hunters! Since the BBC Heir Hunters show began there have been many rogue traders setting up business, usually from home with no professional standing whatsoever. You should avoid becoming involved with any such companies as they probably do not have the ability, funds or knowledge to complete searches they undertake successfully. Some […]
Trace missing will beneficiaries
Finders International – missing heirs found, and much more … Finders International was established by Managing Director Daniel Curran in 1997. Nowadays we are more commonly known as ‘Heir Hunters’ following our appearances on the BBC1 TV show of the same name. Our success is attributed to providing a fresh and dynamic approach to our […]
Find missing heirs
We apply our proven methodical and diligent approach to each and every case we handle and, coupled with a thorough understanding of the considerable technological and historical sources currently available, successful enquiries can often be guaranteed or no fee is payable. Finders have been successfully finding missing heirs and beneficiaries for lawyers for many years. […]
