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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.

This week is National Grief Awareness Week which runs from the 2nd – 8th December 2024, with the aim of helping anyone who has been bereaved to access support with dealing with the emotional pain they are experiencing.

Across the UK, hundreds of thousands of homes sit vacant - properties that, if revitalised and brought back into use, could offer a partial solution to the housing shortage.

Probate genealogists, such as those at Finders International, often go beyond just finding beneficiaries to an estate- we help reconnect families who have lost touch with one another, sometimes for decades.

The length of time it takes to complete the probate process – the legal right to deal with someone’s property, money and possessions (their ‘estate’) when they die – in the UK can vary significantly, depending on several factors.

King Charles will receive a whopping £45 million pay rise, which means that his official yearly income will go up by more than 50 per cent.

We held our Summer AGM on Thursday, July 11th, at the Royal Inn on the Park near Victoria Park, marking our largest gathering yet with 110 staff members in attendance.

The Modern Law Private Client Awards were held in London on Thursday 4th July, to celebrate excellence and innovation within the Private Client sector.

Surnames play a crucial role in probate research in the UK, serving as a fundamental identifier that links individuals to their family histories, legal documents, and inheritance records.

With the acquisition agreed and the focus very much on business growth, we have made five internal promotions to help lead our teams.