Private Client Services Trace heirs & find missing beneficiaries
Whether you need us to trace missing heirs to an intestacy or a missing beneficiary of a Will, we are confident we can provide a successful outcome.
Our worldwide missing heir location is fast, efficient and cost-effective
Whether you need us to trace missing heirs to an intestacy or a missing beneficiary of a Will, we are confident we can provide a successful outcome. You will be amazed at the results we can achieve to find missing beneficiaries even with only the smallest amount of information to start with. Our expert team has many years of experience in tracing missing beneficiaries around the world.
Results can often be guaranteed or no fee is payable.
Contact us today for a free, bespoke quotation.
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As circumstances are often unique our quotations are specific to each individual case. Therefore, please call us for an instant quotation.
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You may already be familiar with our work, or you are now ready to instruct us to find the missing or unknown beneficiaries you are seeking. Please either call us or complete the online instruction form. We will acknowledge receipt of your instructions by return.
Call 0800 085 8796 (UK only) or +44 (0)20 7490 4935 (worldwide) now – we will take down details of your case, confirm costs and begin research immediately. All instructions are confirmed in writing for your reassurance. Quotations can be given instantly so feel free to call and we will try to help you.
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Fee Options
All our fee options are independently checked and approved and in most cases you will be given a choice as to which you prefer. However, in some situations not all options are appropriate and we will advise you on this according to the specific circumstances of the case you are working on when we provide a quotation. Please read more about our fee options below. If special circumstances exist and you would like to discuss a bespoke fee structure, please contact us
In all cases we will always provide you with a full report at the conclusion of our research.
Contingency
Estate/Trust Agreement
Budget
Fixed Fee
Contingency
Research is carried out at no charge to the estate or your firm. A percentage commission is agreed with heir(s) payable from their individual net share(s) on distribution of the estate. This is currently our most popular fee option.
- Ideal in intestate Estates where there is no known next of kin or part of the family is missing or unknown.
- Also possible where tracing heirs named in a will.
- Quick results – work can commence immediately on telephoned or online authority.
- Maximum percentage commission can be set in advance.
- No personal or financial risk to Solicitors, Administrators or heirs.
- Sums due to any currently known heirs will remain unaffected and their claims can be verified free of charge in the course of research.
- Finders’ Missing Will Service is available free of charge when this option is chosen.
- Work can be completed within a timescale of your choosing.
- No disbursement charges.
- No heir(s) found = No fee.
Estate/Trust Agreement
Research is carried out at no charge to the estate or your firm. A percentage commission or pre-arranged fee is agreed with Executor, Administrator, Trustee or Personal Representative (“PR”) in advance. Our fee is then payable from the individual net share(s) of any heir(s) we locate on distribution of the estate or share(s) in question.
- Ideal where modest sums are at stake, but can be used in most situations where a PR is already appointed.
- Suited to situations where the heir(s) to be found are thought to be close kin to the deceased (i.e. Spouse or issue), minors or disabled.
- Quick results – work can commence immediately on telephoned or online authority.
- Maximum percentage commission can be set in advance.
- No disbursement charges.
- No heir(s) found = No fee.
Budget
Research carried out to an agreed budget limit and paid by the general estate. We report on the conclusion or progress made within this figure. Please note that, whilst we try to quote to complete research within the budget, further budget(s) may be required if research expands or is more complex than originally anticipated. Our fees are inclusive of all general expenses (post/fax etc.) but exclusive of disbursements (see terms & conditions for details) which are recharged at cost. Fees payable by 28 day invoice on production of our report.
- Ideal where steady progressive research is preferred, usually into specifically defined areas of the family tree.
- Suitable for research to find beneficiaries named in wills.
- Minimal estate value / sum at stake restrictions.
Information to Supply
In many cases we can begin research to find missing beneficiaries based on only a name and date of death or a name given in a will. However, you may hold some information that will be of use to us and our checklist below will guide you through this.
Checklist
Full name of deceased
Last known address
Any previous addresses
Date and place of death
Age or date of birth
Marital status
Testate or intestate?
Copy of will or any relevant certificates of birth, marriage or death
If intestate: name and contact details of any blood relatives you are in touch with, and confirmation of their relationship to the deceased
If testate: name of missing heir(s), their relationship to the deceased (if any), last known address, date of birth, spouse, parents’ or childrens’ names etc.
Approximate value of estate
Approximate value(s) of share(s) due to missing heir(s)
Any other potentially useful or relevant information or documents)
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We expertly trace missing heirs to ensure estates are distributed correctly and legally. Using specialist tools and a global research network, we locate entitled beneficiaries, even in the most complex cases of intestacy or partial information.
hen an estate lacks an executor or will, we help identify and appoint an appropriate administrator. This service ensures smooth probate proceedings and legal compliance, particularly in cases of intestacy or contested estates.
We offer full support for executry (Scottish probate) matters, including heir tracing, family tree reconstruction, and asset verification. Our Scotland-based specialists ensure all work is compliant with Scots law and local court procedures.
Our international research team locates and recovers foreign-held assets, including property, bank accounts, and investments. We ensure overseas estates are thoroughly investigated and assets are repatriated efficiently and legally.
We conduct comprehensive will searches through official registries, law firms, and private archives to confirm whether a valid will exists. This reduces the risk of misadministration and helps resolve estate matters with confidence.
If vital documents such as birth, death, marriage, or probate records are missing, our team can locate and retrieve certified copies. This service supports accurate estate administration and reduces delays in probate processing.
We produce and verify family trees to establish rightful heirs, particularly in cases of intestacy. Our findings are supported by official documentation and are accepted by legal professionals and the courts.
Our researchers assist deputies, solicitors, and public bodies in identifying next of kin and establishing family links for vulnerable individuals under Court of Protection. This service supports responsible decision-making and legal compliance.
We trace and verify current or historical trustees for estates, trusts, or charitable entities. This ensures legal representatives can proceed with estate matters where trust arrangements are involved or unclear.
Our team performs thorough international bankruptcy checks to confirm whether heirs are financially eligible to inherit. This service protects personal representatives from liability and ensures transparent distribution.
We uncover known and hidden assets in the UK and abroad, including bank accounts, property, pensions, and shares. Our comprehensive search helps maximise estate value and ensures all entitlements are accounted for.
We manage the placement of Section 27 notices and offer advice on missing beneficiary indemnity insurance. These services protect personal representatives from future claims and ensure estates are settled with legal safeguards in place.