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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.

The UK’s largest professional probate research, data and technology firm, Finders International, has been acquired by Pelican Capital.

When someone passes away without any next of kin or financial means to cover funeral costs, the responsibility falls to the local authority to ensure the deceased receives a proper burial or cremation.