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Rogue operator unlawfully takes our clients’ money
(Daily Telegraph 28 Aug 2019) Link to article published 28 Aug 2019 UKFP makes wrongful claim to an estate and does not return the money it took in fees. (Click here for PDF article)
Check the fine print before signing an heir hunter contract
Heir tracing firms offer a valuable service to potential beneficiaries by trying to establish whether they are the lawful heirs to an estate. This is a full-time job requiring time, resources and effort, depending on the complexity of the case. In some instances, it can take months or years to…
Does your Heir Hunter offer advice for ALL eventualities?
As you’ve seen in our previous blog article, “What an heir hunter should do with your data”, researching family history can lead to unexpected and surprising revelations such as unknown, or long lost next of kin. Therefore, it is not always possible to know with complete certainty if all the…
What an heir hunter should do with your data
Due to the nature of our work, dealing with sensitive data in a confidential and secure manner is vital. As we delve into the deceased’s legacy, we collect personal information about them and their family, we have a duty to protect this information. After the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)…
Celtic Research proves estate’s money given to wrong heirs
(Daily Telegraph 12 Dec 2018) Link to article published 12 Dec 2018 Celtic Research helps Paul Ward prove his claim to his estranged father’s estate, which was maldistributed to more distant heirs. (Click here for PDF article)
4 Easy steps to verify an Heir Hunter
The number of probate genealogy companies has grown since we first filmed ‘Heir Hunters’ with the BBC back in 2004. Few people knew of our work. We called ourselves ‘Heir Hunters’ and the TV production company named the show after it. What audiences saw on TV was only a small…
Spot which Heir Hunters are working in your interests
What would you do if a person called you claiming they have identified you as an heir to an unclaimed estate? Would you know which questions to ask to ensure that this is not a scam? That’s where it gets complicated: You’re likely to believe what you’re told and accept…
Next of kin lose out… as local authorities outsource heir hunters
(Sunday Telegraph 28 Oct 2018) Link to article published Sunday 28 Oct 2018 Hector Birchwood of Celtic Research says exclusive agreements made by local authorities with heir tracing firms reduce competition and hurt consumer choice. (Click here for PDF article)
Beware the rogue ‘heir hunters’
(Sunday Telegraph 09 Sep 2018) Link to article published Sunday 09 Sep 2018 Hector Birchwood of Celtic Research offers advice on how to choose a reputable ‘heir hunter’. (Click here for PDF article)
The Times of Israel: Interview with Saul Marks
Published 25 November 2017 https://www.timesofisrael.com/uks-jewish-heir-hunter-tracks-down-missing-relatives-who-now-stand-to-inherit/
Take Control and Write a Will
Speaking at the LSE Legacy Futures Lunch, Hector Birchwood urged young professionals to take control, act responsibly and write a Will: https://www.lse.ac.uk/supporting-lse/your-gifts-in-action/2016-2017/HectorBirchwood?from_serp=1