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Overseas grants of probate – what are they and how do they affect the distribution of estates?
May 21, 2024
The process for obtaining overseas grants of probate can vary wildly depending on the laws and procedures of the specific countries involved.
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Heir Hunters in the UK – A Complete Guide
May 21, 2024
Heir hunters play a vital role in the intricate process of estate distribution, ensuring that rightful inheritors receive what is rightfully theirs.
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Finders International Win ‘Best UK Probate Research Firm’ 2024.
April 25, 2024
Finders International's dedication to excellence in probate research was recognised alongside strong competition, reaffirming its position as a frontrunner in the field.
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Significant increase in lasting power of attorney registrations in the UK
April 16, 2024
The UK Family Court's statistics show a significant increase in Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) registrations in 2023, passing a million for the first time.
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Finders International wins at the Modern Law Awards
April 8, 2024
Winning in the category of ‘Supporting The Industry’ with more than 26 employees, the Modern Law Awards recognises and honours the achievements of law firms, legal professionals, and pertinent industry leaders.
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Bona Vacantia: Understanding Unclaimed Estates
March 26, 2024
When individuals pass away without leaving behind a will or known heirs, their estate can go unclaimed. Known as bona vacantia, unclaimed property is transferred to the Crown, in most cases in England and Wales. There are approximately 6,000 unclaimed estates on the bona vacantia list, which is an government registry that is updated daily, dating back as far as 1974.
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21 per cent of probate professionals deal with foreign assets weekly
March 22, 2024
‘As a probate professional, how often do you deal with estates that have overseas assets?’, asks Louise Levene, International Asset Services Manager.
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Legacy-giving, wills and intestacy
March 12, 2024
Despite people having less to give, charity gifting is still an important part of people’s legacies, according to recent research carried out by the will-writing firm Farewill.
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The history of birth certificates
February 13, 2024
We dive into the origins and transformations of birth certificates in the United Kingdom, as well as the significant role they play in our everyday lives and globally.
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Finders International receives Feefo Gold Trusted Service Award 2024
January 19, 2024
Finders International has won the Feefo Gold Trusted Service Award, an independent seal of excellence, which recognises businesses that consistently deliver a world-class customer experience.
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