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Whether you're dealing with straightforward estates or more complex matters involving missing beneficiaries, overseas assets, or complicated family structures, one thing is clear, estate administration rarely runs smoothly.

Congratulations to The Law Society on this momentous achievement. Here’s to 200 years of leadership, advocacy and support.

In deputyship cases where an individual is believed to have no next of kin, this is rarely the reality.

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.

We recently asked our team to share some of the reactions they get when they tell people they work in probate genealogy. Here’s what they had to say – and if nothing else, it shows just how niche and fascinating our line of work is.

This remarkable story began with the death of Mabel Alice Ardener, aged 84, who passed away alone in Worthing Hospital, Sussex in August 2021. Mabel had never married, had no children, no known relatives, and had not made a will. But what seemed at first to be a routine case soon revealed a deeper and more emotional journey.

We are thrilled to share that Finders International has proudly taken home two prestigious awards at The Probate Industry Awards last night, Thursday 24th April. The team were honoured with ‘UK Probate Research Firm of the Year’ and ‘Story of the Year’, recognising not only the exceptional quality of our research services, but also the deeply human stories that emerge from our work.

From email accounts and social media profiles to cryptocurrency wallets and cloud storage, digital assets are now a significant part of a person’s legacy. Yet, when someone dies without a will, known as dying intestate, the future of those digital assets can be complex, uncertain, and often overlooked.

We are delighted to announce that Finders International is partnering with AtaLoss as our chosen charity for 2025.  AtaLoss is an incredible organisation committed to supporting those who are grieving.

Local councils across the Country have a statutory responsibility to deal with anyone who passes away in their area where it appears no one else is willing or able to make funeral arrangements.