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March 1, 2024

Government Takes Bold Steps to Revitalise Derelict Buildings with Increased Funding

In a major move towards urban renewal, the government has announced a substantial increase in…

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February 27, 2024

Finders Ireland enters strategic partnership with Vacant Homes

Finders Ireland and VacantHomes.ie have entered into an exciting strategic and collaborative agreement to bring…

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February 15, 2024

The Faces Behind Finders: Joseph Malinsky, Assistant Case Manager, Public Sector Services

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February 13, 2024

The history of birth certificates

We dive into the origins and transformations of birth certificates in the United Kingdom, as well as the significant role they play in our everyday lives and globally.

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Listen in to the On Heir podcast for exclusive insights into the private client and probate research sectors

Hosted by David Lockwood from Finders, this show features monthly interviews with legal experts and genealogists, sharing their experiences and insights. Whether you’re in the field or just curious, On Heir offers engaging discussions that blend humor with learning.

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Son Wins Case Against Will As Judge Rules Mother – ‘Failed In Her Moral Duty’

Another day, another family argument over a will ends in a court…

November 22, 2018

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Independent : Laois Woman Bequeaths €30m To Five Different Charities In Her Will

A County Laois woman has bequeathed a total of €30m to five charities in a massive windfall for the charity sector, it has emerged.

November 1, 2018

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Safeguarding Bill ‘Not Possible’

Ireland’s Department of Health has said the creation of a safeguarding bill for vulnerable adults will not be possible.

October 3, 2018

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Northern Ireland – 74 Percent Have No Will

The charity will writing campaign, Will Aid, has revealed that people in Northern Ireland are…

September 19, 2018

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Additional Legislation Needed to Older People Care

An advocacy group for elderly rights has called for additional legislation in situations where people’s liberty is at risk. Photo by rawpixel on Unsplash

August 1, 2018

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‘Best Thing Ever’—Man Who Married Carer To Escape Death

Marrying someone so you can avoid them needing to pay inheritance tax when you die isn’t that unusual—it is, however, when two men who aren’t gay do it.

June 12, 2018

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Councils Vote to Waive Burial Fees For Children

In Northern Ireland, two more councils have voted to get rid of burial costs for children, according to a BBC story earlier this month.

May 15, 2018

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Scientific Breakthrough Recreates DNA from Living Descendants

A recent scientific breakthrough saw the recreation of the DNA of a man who died nearly 200 years ago from his living descendants, rather than his physical remains – the first time this has ever happened.

May 15, 2018

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Unnecessary Suffering for Older Irish People in Last Year of Life

As an organisation that deals primarily in probate genealogy, Finders International Ireland was interested to note that new research has suggested that many older Irish people experience unnecessary suffering during the last year of their lives.

March 27, 2018

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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Find out how our Passport & Citizenship Application Research Services work and how we can help you

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Learn about more about the main categories of Beneficiaries we trace

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Private Client Brochure

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Latest Articles

Reuniting Families Across Continents

Irish Hospice Foundation – Our Chosen Charity for 2025

Accuracy in Probate Applications Is Essential – Don’t Get Caught Out!

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News & Media

Government Takes Bold Steps to Revitalise Derelict Buildings with Increased Funding

Finders Ireland enters strategic partnership with Vacant Homes

The Faces Behind Finders: Joseph Malinsky, Assistant Case Manager, Public Sector Services

The history of birth certificates

Listen in to the On Heir podcast for exclusive insights into the private client and probate research sectors

This podcast is available on all major streaming services

All News & Media

Son Wins Case Against Will As Judge Rules Mother – ‘Failed In Her Moral Duty’

Independent : Laois Woman Bequeaths €30m To Five Different Charities In Her Will

Safeguarding Bill ‘Not Possible’

Northern Ireland – 74 Percent Have No Will

Additional Legislation Needed to Older People Care

‘Best Thing Ever’—Man Who Married Carer To Escape Death

Councils Vote to Waive Burial Fees For Children

Scientific Breakthrough Recreates DNA from Living Descendants

Unnecessary Suffering for Older Irish People in Last Year of Life

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