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World Mental Health Day: The Impact of Mental Health in Probate Genealogy

World Mental Health Day, held on 10th October each year, is a global initiative dedicated to raising awareness about mental health issues and promoting mental well-being. The theme for 2023 is "Mental Health in an Unequal World," highlighting the disparities in access to mental health care and the importance of addressing these inequities.

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The sometimes-sad effects of intestacy

When someone dies intestate, their estate is distributed according to the laws of intestacy, which can be complex and may not reflect the deceased person's wishes.

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Link to famous café in Heir Hunters case

Two entitled relatives found out the truth about their family and their links to Café Royal in London when they inherited part of the estate of the late Edward Sidney Burridge.

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Finders – approved supplier for the Law Society of Scotland

Finders International is now an approved supplier for the Law Society of Scotland—the first and only probate genealogy firm to receive this status.

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Finders team investigates case with SAS links

The more money in an estate, the more competitive it is for the Finders Team to locate relatives, as was the case when we set out to find the rightful heirs to Eileen Holmes’ estate.

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The Ethics of Probate Research: Balancing Family, Money and Respect for the Deceased

Probate research, the bulk of our work here at Finders International, involves tracing the rightful heirs or beneficiaries to a deceased person’s estate. While probate research is legal, there are ethical considerations that arise when handling sensitive personal information and dealing with potential beneficiaries.

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Empty Properties – a challenge for communities and local authorities

Data from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities shows that there are more than 34,000 properties in the UK’s capital city classed as “long-term vacant”.

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The hidden gems of property clearance in probate

House clearances carried out after someone dies can often reveal hidden gems. A wide range of valuable items can be found, depending on the nature and history of the household.

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beneficiary of an estate

How long does it take to notify a beneficiary of an estate once a death occurs?

Hearing that you might be the heir or among the heirs to an estate is obviously news everyone would welcome. But how long does it take to notify a beneficiary of an estate once a death occurs?

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A Stargazing Discovery for Panther Heirs

At Finders International, we encounter many fascinating stories when we delve into people’s lives to find the rightful beneficiaries to an estate.

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