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Tracing missing beneficiaries and locating heirs to estates, property and assets often results in exciting and unusual stories coming to light. Probate research is not always simply about receiving an inheritance and often opens doors to the past that have remained closed for decades.
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The Challenges of Overseas Assets
These days, financial and property portfolios of individuals often span multiple countries. From holiday homes in Spain to investments in U.S. markets or bank accounts in Switzerland, these assets can increase the value of an estate but also introduce significant complexities.
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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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