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We are known as the UK’s spokespersons for the probate research and forensic genealogy industry and often work with the media. All the latest heir hunter news and media coverage can be found below.

News


The world of forensic genealogy is inextricably linked to law. We feature important probate news and updates from around the web.

Identifying and locating heirs and the legal issues around probate matters can be caught up on here.

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Media


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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Dave Lockwood ‘On the Sofa’ with Nellie Supports

In this insightful and heartfelt conversation, Dave joins Nellie Supports to explore the fascinating (and often emotional) world of probate genealogy, diving into its deep connections with deputyship, safeguarding, and estate protection.

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Unexpected Revelation: Woman Receives Shocking Call 20 Years After Husband’s Presumed Death

A recent Daily Mail story has captured significant public attention, shedding light on the complexities surrounding inheritance and probate matters. Maria Renshaw, a 75-year-old woman, was left stunned after receiving a phone call nearly two decades after her husband’s presumed death, suggesting he might still be alive. This unexpected communication completely upended what she had understood about her husband's fate.

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