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January 24, 2025

Two estranged siblings inherit £12k from complete stranger

In 2023, Raymond and Brenda Ward both got unexpected letters informing them they would inherit the entire estate of someone they didn’t know.

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January 24, 2025

Follow the work of Finders on the TV Show Heir Hunters

The “Heir Hunters” TV series follows the work of Finders International, multiple award-winning UK Probate Research company, as we search for the heirs of people who have died without a will, leaving their estates unclaimed.

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January 8, 2025

Probate Research: A Global Perspective

Whether an individual dies with assets in multiple countries, has beneficiaries residing abroad, or is a foreign national with assets in the UK, navigating the intricacies of international probate law requires specialised knowledge and expertise.

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December 16, 2024

Growing pool of forgotten or abandoned pensions 

Each year, millions of pounds in pension funds remain unclaimed, leaving a growing pool of…

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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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Minister announces millions in funding to combat town and village derelict buildings

Ireland’s Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, recently announced that more than €27 million in funding is to be used to combat dereliction and breathe new life in the country’s rural towns and villages.

December 27, 2022

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Another great year for Finders Ireland

As the year draws to a close, we have been reflecting once more on the many varied cases we worked on in 2022, writes Maeve Mullin, Finders Ireland’s director.

December 19, 2022

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New key resource for historians and family tree enthusiasts

Calling all amateur historians and family tree researchers! You can now access the world’s largest online database of Irish national and local newspapers from the 1700s onwards.

November 29, 2022

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Dealing with a deceased person’s money and property in Ireland

How do you administer a deceased person’s estate in Ireland? Do you need an executor or administrator and a solicitor, and what are the duties of each? Here we set out the process step by step.

October 31, 2022

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How long does probate take in Ireland

One of the effects of the pandemic has been to increase people’s awareness of their mortality. As the Law Society of Ireland notes, there has been a significant surge in people wanting to make a will.

October 26, 2022

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National Adoption Week

This year, National Adoption Week runs from 17-23 October. The aim of this week is to educate and inform people on how adoption works in the 21st century, showcasing the highs and lows and championing all the voices involved, sometimes those that are heard less often.

October 19, 2022

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Unclaimed estates

As of 6 September 2022, there are 421 unclaimed estates of Irish-born people who have died in England and Wales since 1997.

September 27, 2022

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Irish ancestry – some tips

Do you have Irish ancestors you have always wanted to find out more about? Family tree research is a hobby many of us turn to these days, as there is a wealth of information online that can help.

September 26, 2022

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Irish baby place names

Names go through fashions, and in Ireland, it is becoming increasingly more common to name children after beauty spots.

September 13, 2022

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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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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Two estranged siblings inherit £12k from complete stranger

Follow the work of Finders on the TV Show Heir Hunters

Probate Research: A Global Perspective

Growing pool of forgotten or abandoned pensions

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

Minister announces millions in funding to combat town and village derelict buildings

Another great year for Finders Ireland

New key resource for historians and family tree enthusiasts

Dealing with a deceased person’s money and property in Ireland

How long does probate take in Ireland

National Adoption Week

Unclaimed estates

Irish ancestry – some tips

Irish baby place names

Heir Hunters is a popular BBC1 daytime show featuring Finders International, an heir search firm involved since its launch.

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