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Finders International work with councils, coroners, hospitals, housing associations and care homes across the UK and Ireland. We assist with tracing heirs to property, estates, assets and unclaimed funds, as well as locating next of kin to arrange and attend funerals.
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About Us
We have offices in London, Cardiff, Edinburgh & Dublin and a full International network.
We have offices in London, Cardiff, Edinburgh & Dublin and a full International network.
Why Choose Finders
At Finders International, we combine speed, accuracy, and professionalism to deliver results you can rely on. Our dedicated team of expert genealogists and researchers operates worldwide, using advanced tools and vast networks to solve even the most challenging cases. We offer transparent, risk-free pricing options—including contingency-based services—and uphold the highest standards in data protection and ethical practice. Whether you need to trace heirs, verify a family tree, or resolve an intestacy case, Finders International is the name professionals trust.
Our History
Founded in 1997, Finders International has grown from a small UK-based firm into one of the world’s most respected probate genealogy companies. With over 25 years of experience, we’ve assisted legal professionals, councils, and private individuals in tracing missing heirs, locating assets, and resolving complex estate matters across the globe. Our work has been featured on the BBC’s Heir Hunters, and we’re proud to be fully regulated, ISO certified, and trusted by thousands for our integrity, expertise, and discretion.
Who We Work With
We work with a variety of public sector service providers, lawyers, private companies and institutions, our international partners and the general public.
We generally help anyone who needs to locate missing beneficiaries or trace unknown heirs for positive purposes including those looking to trace:
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Customer Care
Customer care concerns the principles of treating customers fairly, professionally and equally. In our business, this refers to our dealings with local authority staff, solicitors and other referring parties, as well as beneficiaries and their families or representatives.
Our customers deserve a professional, compassionate, and transparent service every step of the way. At Finders International, we believe in delivering accurate results with integrity, respecting every case’s sensitivity and importance. How we do is listed here.
We feel it is important to set a benchmark, and to specify the customer care standards we have set. This will hopefully result in a better understanding and consistent experience for all our customers.
As one of the largest companies in our field and media spokespersons for our industry, we are featured in the media more often than any other firm. Therefore, it is especially important to us that we raise standards.
Please feel free to call, write, or email us on the details below.
Freephone: 0800 085 8796 (UK only)
t: +44 (0)20 7490 4935
Alternatively, you can complete our Client Satisfactory Survey form.
If you are dissatisfied in any way with the service you have received, we want to hear about it and resolve the issue as quickly as possible. Your first point of contact for making any complaint is your case manager. If you wish to take your complaint further, please contact : [email protected].
Copies of our complaints procedure are available to clients or customers of Finders on request.
Finders International is a certified probate research firm recognized for its rigorous training and procedures. Our credentials assure clients of our professionalism in forensic genealogy and missing beneficiary tracing, ensuring secure and beneficial services.
Over the years, we have been honoured with numerous awards that recognise our commitment to excellence and innovation. These honours reflect our dedication to delivering outstanding quality and service.
2025
Winners of UK Probate Research Firm of the Year
2025
Winners of Story of the Year
2024
Winners of ‘Supporting the Industry (26+ Employees)
2024
Highly commended for Marketing and Communication strategy of the year
2024
Winners of ‘Best UK Probate Research Firm’
2024
Highly commended for Marketing and Communication strategy of the year
BBC’s Heir Hunters
Finders International have appeared over 100 times on TV or radio, in the press or online articles.
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