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…

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…

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)…

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…

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…