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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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A Reunion 70 Years in the Making: Finders International’s Award-Winning ‘Story of the Year’
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.
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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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