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Growing pool of forgotten or abandoned pensions
Each year, millions of pounds in pension funds remain unclaimed, leaving a growing pool of forgotten or abandoned pensions. For pension trustees and consultants, the challenge of tracing…
Probate Pre-Check Service: Helping solicitors to streamline their grant applications
Navigating the probate process can be time-consuming especially for professionals handling multiple cases. Rejected applications are not just frustrating—they can also have financial and reputational…
The Role of a Probate Genealogist in Ireland: Tracing Heirs and Beneficiaries
When a person passes away without leaving a will in Ireland, or when the beneficiaries named in a will are unknown or cannot be located, the role of a probate genealogist becomes crucial. Also…
Finders Ireland Shortlisted for 3 Irish Law Awards
Finders Ireland have been shortlisted for 3 awards at the Dye & Durham Irish Law Awards 2024! Service Provider to the Legal Profession Excellence in Communications Excellence & Innovation…
Embracing Irish Culture: Seachtain na Gaeilge, 1st – 17th March 2024
Seachtain na Gaeilge, or Irish Language Week, is an annual celebration that takes place from the 1st to the 17th of March. This festival is a vibrant and spirited ode to the Irish language, culture,…
Government Takes Bold Steps to Revitalise Derelict Buildings with Increased Funding
In a major move towards urban renewal, the government has announced a substantial increase in funding aimed at addressing the issue of derelict buildings across Ireland. The initiative, unveiled in a…
Finders Ireland enters strategic partnership with Vacant Homes
Finders Ireland and VacantHomes.ie have entered into an exciting strategic and collaborative agreement to bring more vacant and derelict homes in Ireland, back into use. VacantHomes.ie is a…
Estate Distribution in Ireland: Understanding Probate
The probate process is an essential legal procedure that follows the death of an individual, ensuring the orderly distribution of their assets among beneficiaries. In Ireland, like many other…
Finders International Ireland announce chosen charity for 2024
Finders International Ireland is thrilled to announce our chosen charity for the year 2024 – Mental Health Ireland. Through our work as researchers, we understand the importance of mental health, and…
Navigating International Stock Transfers: The Essential Role of the Medallion Guarantee Stamp
For individuals residing outside the United States and holding shares in a US or Canadian listed company, the process of selling shares or transferring ownership involves a crucial step: obtaining a…
Probate in Ireland: A Guide on Duration and Professional Assistance
Probate, the legal process of administering a deceased person's estate, can be a complex and time-consuming endeavour. In Ireland, the timeline for probate can vary, and understanding the factors…
Finders International Ireland Launch Ireland’s First National Online Will-Finding Service
In a time when technology is continuously reshaping various facets of our lives, the legal sector is no exception. Finders Ireland has taken a significant stride in the field of legal support…
Importance of verifying family trees
For many years, Finders Ireland has worked closely with legal firms in Ireland, helping Solicitors to find next of kin when people die intestate and there appears to be no relatives. Executors of…
From Desolation to Determination: Unveiling Workhouse Records and the Harsh History of Rural and Urban Ireland
Irish workhouse records and rural Ireland's harsh history are intertwined with the broader social and economic context of Ireland during the 19th century and early 20th century. Irish Workhouse…
Unclaimed estates of Irish born people in the UK
Did you know that unclaimed estates in the UK, worth millions of pounds, are waiting for their rightful Irish-born heirs to claim them? Theses unclaimed estates left by individuals born in Ireland…
Navigating the New Solicitors Accounts Regulations: How Finders Ireland Can Help
Finders International Ireland is here to help legal professionals in complying with the incoming Solicitors Accounts Regulations. Effective from July 1st, 2023, these regulations are essential in…
Tracing next of kin for local authorities
Finders International Ireland can trace next of kin, free of charge, for Ireland’s local councils or the Health Service Executive, when someone dies in their care and there is no known next of kin.…
Finders International Ireland Win Award for ‘Service Provider to the Legal Profession’ at the Dye & Durham Irish Law Awards 2023
The event took place on Friday 9th June 2023 in the Clayton Hotel in Dublin. Recognising excellence in the legal profession of Ireland, and in their 11th year, these awards aim to identify, honour,…
The Challenge with Irish Name Variations
Do you have Irish ancestry in your blood and are you interested in finding out more about that side of your family tree? There are several reasons that make it difficult to do family history research…
Finders Ireland take part in a Spring Challenge: Promoting Sustainability and Reducing Environmental Impact
In an effort to prioritize sustainability and environmental responsibility, all offices at Finders are introducing the Spring Challenge, a five-week campaign designed to promote awareness and reduce…
Tracing Your Irish Ancestry: How Probate Research Can Help You Discover Your Roots
Do you have Irish ancestry? If so, you’re part of a large group of people. While it is difficult to determine an exact number for those who can claim Irish ancestry, it is estimated that there are…
Probate Research Services for the Legal Sector
Probate research is a crucial part of the legal sector. It involves identifying and locating heirs, beneficiaries, and next-of-kin in the event of an individual passing away. Probate research…
Cork, coincidences and lessons learned – it’s all in a day’s work for our Finders reps
Here at Finders International Ireland, our case managers and representatives deal with a wide variety of fascinating cases week in week out. Rep Jim Herlihy shares an interesting story that features…
How to find Irish wills
Ever wanted to know more about your ancestors? Their wills are a good place to start. What's so important about Irish wills? Finding an ancestor’s will can help you learn a lot about their life and…
Finders Ireland – Charity Partners for 2023
As corporate social responsibility (CSR) is high on our agenda, we now have a social and charity committee and through this, our employees can vote on the charities they wish to support in 2023. The…
Finders International, Ireland – Finalist in the Guaranteed Irish Business Awards 2023
Finders International is delighted to be nominated in the Professional Services category at the second annual Guaranteed Irish Business Awards 2023, proudly sponsored by Permanent TSB. The Awards…
Minister announces millions in funding to combat town and village derelict buildings
Ireland’s Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, recently announced that more than €27 million in funding is to be used to combat dereliction and breathe new life in the…
Another great year for Finders Ireland
As the year draws to a close, we have been reflecting once more on the many varied cases we worked on in 2022, writes Maeve Mullin, Finders Ireland’s director. Case highlights Often, our research…
New key resource for historians and family tree enthusiasts
Calling all amateur historians and family tree researchers! You can now access the world’s largest online database of Irish national and local newspapers from the 1700s onwards. The archives,…
Dealing with a deceased person’s money and property in Ireland
How do you administer a deceased person’s estate in Ireland? Do you need an executor or administrator and a solicitor, and what are the duties of each? Here we set out the process step by step.…
How long does probate take in Ireland
One of the effects of the pandemic has been to increase people’s awareness of their mortality. As the Law Society of Ireland notes, there has been a significant surge in people wanting to make a…
National Adoption Week
This year, National Adoption Week runs from 17-23 October. The aim of this week is to educate and inform people on how adoption works in the 21st century, showcasing the highs and lows and…
Unclaimed estates
As of 6 September 2022, there are 421 unclaimed estates of Irish-born people who have died in England and Wales since 1997. The estates are listed on what is referred to as the Bona Vacantia list…
Irish ancestry – some tips
Do you have Irish ancestors you have always wanted to find out more about? Family tree research is a hobby many of us turn to these days, as there is a wealth of information online that can help.…
Irish baby place names
Names go through fashions, and in Ireland, it is becoming increasingly more common to name children after beauty spots. Irish Central reports that in North America, the most popular Irish names used…
Irish probate – the myths
What are the facts when it comes to Irish probate? The website probate.ie put together an article tackling the ins and outs of the process for anyone to whom it applies. Myth number one is that you…
Warning about the fortunes that go unclaimed
Finders International’s Managing Director Danny Curran issued a warning about the millions of pounds that go unclaimed every year because of the large number of Irish-born people in the UK who lose…
Passport service applications at record high
Ireland’s passport service is expected to be under “significant pressure this year”, according to Simon Coveney, the minister for Foreign Affairs. The Irish Times reports that more than 400,000 Irish…
Finders Ireland celebrate their 6th Year!
Finders Ireland celebrates its sixth anniversary this year—six years of providing missing beneficiary tracing, no known next of kin, rooting out unclaimed assets and more on over 800 cases! Here are…
Government launches plan to tackle derelict buildings
The Irish Government’s new Town Centre First policy has tackling derelict buildings in rural areas as one of its aims, according to a news article in the Irish Times. Launched in early February, the…
Finders Ireland awarded All-Star Accreditation
Finders International’s Irish office has been awarded an All-Ireland Business Foundation (AIBF) All-Star Accreditation. The All-Ireland Business Foundation (AIBF) is an autonomous national…
Genealogy Words in Irish
Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona duit! Or, Happy St Patrick’s Day, that time of year where we mark Irish culture, history and heritage—a celebration that takes place all around the world, thanks to the global…
Finders Ireland chooses homeless organisation as charity of the year
Finders Ireland has chosen its charity of the year—the Peter McVerry Trust, Ireland’s largest provider of Housing First services. Since 2020, the charity has been responsible for 61 percent of the…
Inheritance rights to change for illegally adopted
Ireland’s government plans to allow thousands of people who were illegally adopted to have the right to inherit from both their parents and the people incorrectly listed as their parents on their…
Finders Ireland – another busy year!
While the ongoing pandemic made life difficult in 2021, Finders Ireland continued to run successful events and locate the beneficiaries of estates far and wide, writes Maeve Mullin, Finders Ireland’s…
Ireland 10th in the world for proportion of empty homes
A new study has revealed that Ireland ranks 10th in the world for the highest proportion of vacant homes, according to a recent article in the Irish Times. The research was carried out by the UK…
More people opting for cremation in Ireland
The Irish Independent reported this month that the number of people opting for cremation in Ireland has increased, with more than 40 percent of people who die in cities elected for this after they…
The Mick Clifford Podcast – Maeve Mullin: Who do you think you are?
Director of Finders International Ireland, Maeve Mullin, joins Mick Clifford on his Podcast to talk about her interest in her own family tree and how this lead to her becoming a genealogist. They…
Three shot in inheritance dispute, inquest hears
An inquest into a shooting in Ireland took place following the shooting of a man by his father and brother over an inheritance dispute. Mark O’Sullivan, who had been caring for his terminally ill…
Court rules non-allowance of Irish inscription on gravestone discriminatory
Irish News reported this week that the highest ecclesiastical court of the Church of England has found a diocese’s ban on an Irish inscription on a gravestone “direct discrimination”. Margaret…
Irish government ‘should look at introducing a vacant homes tax’
Ireland’s Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has said the Government needs to look at introducing a new vacant homes tax, the Irish Independent reported last week. In an email to his parliamentary party, Fine…
Inheritance tax thresholds
Will the issue of inheritance tax rear its head in Ireland again now that property prices are rising once more, asked a recent article in the Irish Times by business journalist Fiona Reddan. As she…
Finders Ireland to support two good causes
Finders International Ireland has chosen to support two good causes this year at both ends of the age spectrum – Age Action Ireland and Jigsaw. Age Action Ireland’s vision is for Ireland to become…
More people in Ireland seeking advice on Will writing in light of the pandemic
The pandemic has spurred on more people than ever to seek advice on writing Wills and having their Wills witnessed, according to an article in the Irish Times. Solicitor Fiona Kirkpatrick writes that…
Dramatic changes to Ireland’s housing market and property prices
The housing market in Ireland has seen phenomenal changes over the last 10 months in response to the global pandemic, according to an article in this week’s Irish Independent. Talking to the…
Finders International –a successful year in challenging times
Years don’t come stranger than 2020 and like all the UK’s businesses, Finders International found itself rapidly pivoting to a different working environment, services and support for our clients over…
An unprecedented year for Finders International Dublin
It’s fair to say 2020 didn’t work out the way any of us expected, writes Finders International Dublin’s office manager and senior researcher, Maeve Mullin. Like most other businesses, we had to adapt…
Irish pensions to offer more sustainable investment
European legislation due to come into effect next year in Ireland will promote responsible pensions investment, as the Irish Times reported this week in an article by Aviva’s senior investment…
New online application process for grants of probate
A new online application process for grants of probate and letters of administration will start from September in Ireland, as reported in Irish Legal. The Courts Service of Ireland claims the new…
Dame Vera Lynn—British icon who had Irish roots
Dame Vera Lynn, who died in June at the grand old age of 103, had Irish roots as explained in a recent Irish examiner article. Thought of as a British icon, Dame Vera Lynn was christened the Force’s…
Charity urges National Public Health Emergency Team to ease funeral restrictions
A charity in Ireland has asked the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) to ease the current restrictions on funerals, according to an article in the Independent this week. The Irish Hospice…
Probate in Ireland—an overview
The probate process in Ireland is the legal method used to deal with a deceased person’s estate and ensure it is distributed to the rightful beneficiaries. As expert probate genealogists, Finders…
Election promises on housing too ambitious, expert claims
Ireland’s housing crisis isn’t likely to be resolved any time soon, according to a recent opinion piece in the Irish Times. The article by John FitzGerald says election promises on new home builds…
Lee Childs to seek Irish citizenship
The best-selling thriller author Lee Childs, creator of the Jack Reacher series, has said he will apply for an Irish passport to avoid the risk of travel restrictions should the UK leave the EU next…
Stepchildren and Inheritance in Intestacy Cases
Stepchildren and inheritance can be somewhat contradictory in Irish law as they appear to be regarded differently according to two relevant pieces of legislation. Answering a legal question in this…
Man of no Fixed Abode Leaves Sinn Fein £2.5 Million in His Will
The Belfast Newsletter this week revealed that the single biggest donor to a Northern Irish political party left Sinn Féin £2.5 million in his will. William Edward Hampton died in a Welsh nursing…
A rise in Irish intestate cases
Finders International, one of the leading probate genealogy firms that featured in the BBC television series, Heir Hunters, says the number of cases of Irish people who have died intestate in England…
Just Clear Featured in Forbes Magazine
Our probate house clearance partner, Just Clear, has been featured in the July issue of Forbes magazine. The global media company focusses on business, industry, finance and investment, and is read…
Finders Ireland – Four Years Old!
Finders International’s Irish office celebrates its fourth anniversary this year—four years of providing missing beneficiary tracing, no known next of kin, rooting out unclaimed assets and more. In…
Demand for Irish Passports Continues to Soar
As Brexit draws closer (in theory), demand for Irish passports from those outside Eire continues to rise. As data journalist Neil McCarthy revealed on Statista.com earlier this month, there has been…
Record numbers join Irish register of solicitors
More and more solicitors are seeking admission to the register of Irish solicitors, according to figures released by the Law Society of Ireland. The Irish Times reported that the surge in UK-based…
DNA and Genealogy Used in Baby Andrew Case
DNA and genealogy sites were used to determine the identity of a mother in the US whose baby was found abandoned in a ditch thirty-eight years ago. ITV news reported that the woman, Theresa Rose…
Angry Reaction to Reduction in Death Benefit
Credit union members have reacted angrily to moves by some lenders to reduce one of their key benefits—death benefit insurance according to a recent article in the Independent. Many credit unions…
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Probate Delays Contributing to Housing Shortage
Delays in probate are contributing to Ireland’s housing shortage, according to a new survey carried out by Royal London Ireland. The Independent reports that the survey’s findings show that it can…
Son Wins Case Against Will As Judge Rules Mother – ‘Failed In Her Moral Duty’
Another day, another family argument over a will ends in a court... This week, our attention was drawn to a story in the Independent about a will where three sisters were left china, cutlery and…
Safeguarding Bill ‘Not Possible’
Ireland’s Department of Health has said the creation of a safeguarding bill for vulnerable adults will not be possible. The Irish News reported that health chiefs say they need a minister to…
Northern Ireland – 74 Percent Have No Will
The charity will writing campaign, Will Aid, has revealed that people in Northern Ireland are the least likely in the UK to have made their will. According to the survey the charity carried out, more…
Additional Legislation Needed to Older People Care
Photo by rawpixel on Unsplash An advocacy group for elderly rights has called for additional legislation in situations where people’s liberty is at risk. Sage Advocacy called for the issue to be…
‘Best Thing Ever’—Man Who Married Carer To Escape Death
Marrying someone so you can avoid them needing to pay inheritance tax when you die isn’t that unusual—it is, however, when two men who aren’t gay do it. The Irish Mirror ran the story of…
Councils Vote to Waive Burial Fees For Children
In Northern Ireland, two more councils have voted to get rid of burial costs for children, according to a BBC story earlier this month. Mid and East Antrim and Newry, Mourne and Down Councils join…
Scientific Breakthrough Recreates DNA from Living Descendants
A recent scientific breakthrough saw the recreation of the DNA of a man who died nearly 200 years ago from his living descendants, rather than his physical remains – the first time this has ever…
Unnecessary Suffering for Older Irish People in Last Year of Life
As an organisation that deals primarily in probate genealogy, Finders International Ireland was interested to note that new research has suggested that many older Irish people experience unnecessary…
Famous Christmas Birthdays And What’s In A Name
It’s that time of year when… Finders International digs out its Christmas-related genealogy stats! That’s right, just like every other industry, ours isn’t immune to the call of snow-painting our…
Starting Your Irish Family Tree Research
Setting out on your journey to discover your Irish ancestors? Here are some tips from Genealogy Ireland experts for how you can find out more about your family tree… Speak to your older relatives…
Finders International Ireland Attends Inaugural AGM for the IAPPR
Finders International is one of the founder members of the International Association of Professional Probate Researchers Genealogists and Heir Hunters (IAPPR) which held its inaugural AGM in…
Finding Next of Kin for Councils
Did you know that Finders Ireland works with councils, hospitals and coroners in Ireland to find people’s next of kin for free? When someone dies intestate and without any known relatives, we can…
NY Workers Raise Money for Belfast Connolly Centre
New York transport workers have given the go-ahead to create a new interpretative centre in Belfast that focuses on James Connolly. Connolly was an Irish republican and socialist leader executed by a…
House Prices to Rise Unless ‘Drastic’ Action Taken
An Irish property website has warned that house prices in Ireland will continue to rise for the next five to ten years unless drastic action is taken. The figures from the latest Daft.ie house price…
Census Results Show Irish Population in Good Health
Almost 6 in 10 people in Ireland reckon they enjoy very good health, according to the latest results issued by the Central Statistics Office. The findings come from the 2016 Census, and the…
Dementia Cases To Triple
One issue that is in the news often these days is dementia. In Ireland, cases of dementia are set to triple over the next 25 years, according to one expert. Professor Eamon O’Shea of the National…
Unfaithful Girlfriend Challenges Inheritance Right
Here at Finders Ireland, we’re used to stories about inheritance battles but this one featured in the Indy Star recently piqued our interest in particular. A couple in Madison, US ended up in court…
Seven Ways To Spend The Kids Inheritance
Ever heard of the old Irish saying, “Only a fool would die solvent”? Nowadays, that sentiment resonates with many. There are even adverts that encourage it. British Airways offers 101 Ways to Spend…
Family Discussions: The Taboo Of Inheritance
While wealthier benefactors are more likely to have a will in place, this does not mean they have discussed their plans with their heirs. The global financial advice firm UBS questioned US investors…
19th Century Crimes In Ireland
Stone-throwing, ferret stealing and harsh punishments for tiny sum thefts, there’s no doubt crime was different in 19th Century Ireland as this fascinating article in Ireland’s Independent News &…
Genealogy Ireland – The A-Z Of Terms, Part 1
If you are looking into your Irish family tree, you will come across certain genealogical terms. Most of them are straightforward, but some require further explanation. Ahnentafal – German for…
Ensuring Your Pet Is Provided For After Your Death
Did you know that 61 percent of all Irish households own either a cat or a dog, and that 91 percent of them think of their cat or dog as a member of their own family? But what might happen to those…
Uncomfortable Conversations – Death
In our line of work – probate genealogy or heir hunting as it’s commonly known – we often need to have uncomfortable conversations. We search for the missing heirs to an estate, and that can mean…
Leaving Money To Charity When You Die
The late actor Alan Rickman reportedly left some £100,000 in his will to various charities. Rickman died in January this year, and he had updated his will three months before he died to ensure that…
The Irish Wake And Modern Funeral Options In Ireland
These days, funerals can take many different forms and in modern-day Ireland there are plenty of options for the final send-off. The traditional Irish wake was a common feature in Ireland up until…
The Downsides Of A Large Inheritance
Is there a downside to inheriting a fortune? Nothing obvious springs to mind, but perhaps that’s superficial. A recent letter to a money adviser suggested there are drawbacks. In the letter, a young…
Centenarians In Ireland
At the last official count (2014), there were more than 400 centenarians in Ireland – and an exclusive group of super centenarians (all of them women) who have lived past the age of 110. Irish…
Ireland: Inheritance Rights Explained
What inheritance rights apply in Ireland? Recent changes to the laws have extended inheritance rights to civil partners and co-habitants, but the rights are complex. Misunderstanding and poor…
Weird And Wonderful Will Bequests
Hair taken from the dead man’s head, a birthday and enough money for a great wake party – that’s just some of the weird and wonderful things people have left in their wills. Here at Finders Ireland,…
Irish Passports: EU Vote Doesn’t Change Eligibility
Following last week’s Brexit vote, there has been a rush of people in the UK applying for Irish passports. Charlie Flanagan, Ireland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, said the surge in interest in…
Need Genealogy Ireland Experts?
Do you need genealogy Ireland experts for media purposes? If so, Finders Ireland can help. We have a lot of experience in media interviews – from radio to TV, we’ve done them all. Finders Ireland…
Cost Of Dying Around The World [Infographic]
If the cost of living is rising, what about the cost of dying? In Ireland, the average cost for a funeral was €5,000 in 2013, but this can rise to as much as €10,000 at the higher end of the scale.…
An Irish Inheritance Scam – How To Avoid Being Caught Out
Recently a respected Dublin law firm was contacted by an Australian man who had received a letter, purportedly from them, regarding a potential inheritance. The scam is similar to what are known as…
Irish Sisters Look To Britain In Search For Missing Mother
TWO Irish women who have not seen their mother in over 50 years are hoping the Irish community in Britain can help them locate her. Sisters Eileen and Bridget Gormley, along with their late sister…
Removable Cousins – What This Genealogical Term Means
If the BBC Series 10 Heir Hunters is of interest to you or you have been investigating family history research, then you may well have heard terms such as second cousin once removed. Whilst you may…
Missing Beneficiary Indemnity Insurance – Why It Might Be Necessary
One of the services offered by Finders International is missing beneficiary indemnity insurance, but what exactly is this? Missing beneficiary indemnity insurance enables personal representatives to…
Genealogists Ireland
Are you looking for genealogists in Ireland? If so, you have come to the right place. Finders Ireland offers a service that provides professionally researched histories of families, next of kin,…
Overseas Assets Searches
Did you know that one of the services that Finders International offers is overseas asset searches? When people die and their affairs aren’t in order, it can be a daunting prospect for executors.…
How To Create A Family Wall In Your Home
If you are looking for a project or a unique way to display your family tree, why not consider creating a family wall in your home? While it’s common for people to create family photo walls, adding…
Your Family Tree And How We Can Help
As we are in the business of seeking out missing wills and the next of kin when people die intestate (in other words, without a valid will), our research often means we encounter families torn apart…
Lunacy Act Replaced By Assisted Decision Making Provisions
Ireland’s national parliament (the Oireachtas) has repealed the 144-year-old lunacy act. The law has been replaced by the new Assisted Decision Making Act, which gives every citizen in Ireland the…
Irish Surnames – The Origins
Here at Finders Ireland, we find surnames incredibly interesting as you might imagine. The surname is usually the first clue we have to go on when we work to locate the rightful beneficiaries to an…
Adoption – Finders International Can Help
One of the perhaps lesser-known services offered by Finders International is that we can help you search for birth parents or relatives if you were adopted as a child. It is thought that throughout…
Half Of Irish People Not Prepared For Death
Did you know that only three in ten Irish people have drafted a will and 50 percent have made no preparations for death? That’s the recent finding in research quoted by MyLegacy in support of Best…
Preparing A Will In Ireland
Finders International deals mainly with the estates of people who have died intestate, so a crucial part of our advice to the general population is to make a will as soon as possible. Many people…
A Grant Of Probate And What It Means
Following a bereavement in a family comes the difficult reality of the legal process called probate. Here we explain exactly what this means and how it works when it comes to grant of probate. When a…
Irish-American Connections
Did you know that some 40 million Americans currently claim Irish heritage? Here at Finders International, we are well aware of the Irish-American connections as finding the rightful heirs to an…
What To Do If You Are Contacted By An Heir Hunter
Nowadays, people are more familiar with the work of probate genealogists or heir hunters as they are more commonly known, thanks to programmes such as BBC1’s Heir Hunters, and information available…
The Intestacy Jigsaw
The distribution of an estate as specified by a will is often a challenging matter with extensive legal documentation becoming the bugbear of law firms instructed to carry out the wishes of the…
Finders Help The Herald In Reuniting Long Lost Brothers
An 80-year-old man who believed all his life he was an only child has received confirmation this week he has a 78-year-old brother.
Finders International Expanding – Dublin Office Opens
This week, we thought we could celebrate the opening of our new Dublin office – Suite 5073, Unit 1, 77 Sir John Rogerson’s quay, Dublin – by taking a look at some popular Irish surnames and explain…
Private: The Whys, Whats And Wherefores Of Statutory Wills
Finders International has worked on numerous cases where a statutory will application has been made. Usually it is the case that next of kin need to be researched and traced as soon as possible and…
New War Diaries Collections Are Now Online
The anniversary of the start of the First World War last year encouraged a huge surge of interest from people investigating the part their ancestors played in the conflict. And now, one of the…
Maeve Mullin, Director, Finders Ireland tells us why she loves her job
Finders Ireland’s Maeve Mullin featured in the Irish Times in conversation with Joanne Hunt, talking about her job as the organisation’s director and why she loves what she does. Maeve’s interest in…
Finders Ireland solve mystery of man’s identity within hours
Ray King (57) was a recluse who sadly lay dead for weeks before being found. His body was discovered in a severe state of decomposition last November 30. At an inquest the coroner for Mayo was told…
That Great Business Show – Interview with Director Maeve Mullin
Director of Finders International Ireland, Maeve Mullin, joins host Conall O Móráin and co-host Vincent Wall (former Business Editor with Newstalk) on the That Great Business Show Podcast, and talks…
BBC Northern Ireland – Interview with Director Maeve Mullin
Director of Finders International Ireland, Maeve Mullin, joins Audrey Carville on BBC Northern Ireland Sunday Sequence to talk about Maeve’s interest in her own family tree and how this lead to her…
RTÉ 2FM – Interview with Director Maeve Mullin
Director of Finders International Ireland, Maeve Mullin, joins Jennifer Zamparelli on RTÉ 2FM Breakfast Show to talk about what a genealogist does and the records and documents used to build a family…
WLR FM – Interview with Director Maeve Mullin
Director of Finders International Ireland, Maeve Mullin, joins Damien Tiernan on WLR FM Breakfast Show to talk about how genealogists create family trees in their work to help track down missing…
Cork FM 96 – Interview with Director Maeve Mullin
Director of Finders International Ireland, Maeve Mullin, joins PJ O’Connor of Cork 96 FM to talk about how she entered the field of genealogy and how the work of Finders International helps track…
Finders Ireland work featured on IrishCentral
IrishCentral recently featured our work at the Finders International Irish office. Senior researcher Maeve Mullins was interviewed for the piece, which described what the firm does to find the…
Maeve Mullins features on Your Best Self podcast
Finders International Ireland’s senior researcher Maeve Mullins took part in Faye Rowlands’ Your Best Self Podcast in March discussing the career change she made almost eight years ago and why she…
Finders help give closure to the family of WW2 airman
During a mission to protect Russian ships against Nazi attack, Edmund Seymour Burke and his co-pilot James Beardsley were shot down near Norway and despite two men being seen getting into a dingy…
Ellen on Spin1038 this morning
Well Done Ellen O’Mahony on getting your message compacted to 9 seconds on Spin1038 this morning and a huge Thank You to Graham and Nathan on Fully Charged for the opportunity.…
Finders International feature in the Parchment
Finders International have been mentioned in the Parchment’s article discussion with Tony O’Sullivan, the president of the Dublin Solicitors Bar Association (DSBA). Tony O’Sullivan is a partner at…
Finders International on the Sweeney Show – Business & Law Podcast
Our business development and lead researcher at our Dublin office, Maeve Mullin, joins David Sweeney of Sweeney solicitors to speak all things probate genealogy. See the full podcast here.
Finders International find relative of Dublin bone burial victim
A tragic discovery of the skeletal remains of missing man Stephen Corrigan led to an urgent nationwide appeal to locate his relatives, Dublin Live reports. Stephen Corrigan, who suffered from mental…
Finders International trace sole heir to Northern Ireland-born superspy Harold ‘Lee’ Tracey
Former RAF man and superspy Harold ‘Lee’ Tracey originally born in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland passed away at the age of 93 in Shropshire, May 2019, the Belfast Telegraph reported. It was…
Reunited O’Donnell brothers sadly separated by coronavirus
Two brothers, united for the first time as elderly gentlemen, have been separated once more with the sad passing of Jimmy O’Donnell after he contracted coronavirus, Independent.ie reports. Jimmy and…
Danny Curran Feature in Irish Law Society Gazette; Giving up the ghost.
Finders International’s MD Danny Curran discusses cases of errors in estate distribution and how to avoid it. Widely discussed is how larger families can be overlooked, especially in countries such…
Your Irish Family may have left an estate for you – Finders International Interview on Ireland AM
Ireland AM | Finders International Segment Wednesday 28th August 2019 7:50am [Bright Music] [Clare McKenna] You’re very welcome back. Now it’s the stuff of a Hollywood movie, you get a…
Finders International Interview on WLR FM Radio
On WLR FM’s Déise today, Senior researcher and office manager of Finders International, Maeve Mullin, joins Maria to talk about how we can assist when someone passes away with no known next of kin.…
Finders International Interview on Kfm Radio
Finders International’s, Maeve Mullin, joins Ciara Plunkett of KFM radio to discuss how we assist with tracing next of kin, and the 500 unclaimed estates that have been left by Irish people in the…
Finders International Interview on Newstalk.com 106-108fm
https://www.findersinternational.ie/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/2018-02-20-14-46-26.mp3 Irish Manager for Finders International, Padraic Grennan, speaks to Shane Coleman of Newstalk Breakfast…
The Sunday Business show on Today FM
Conall O`Morain invites Finders International MD Danny Curran to discuss Finders Ireland, empty properties and an €800,000 estate which is still unclaimed. Listen here for the full interview.…
Independent : Family of Irishman ‘dying in London hospital’ found following online plea
Relatives of an elderly man who is seriously ill in a London hospital have been found following an online plea. A neighbour of Limerick man, Patrick John Mulligan, took to social media in a…
Finders International has been featured in the Parchment magazine
Finders Tackle Housing Issue Probate genealogy company Finders International has recently launched a new service across Ireland relating to vacant and derelict properties. Given the very nature of…
Finders International feature on RTE documentary: Ireland’s Property Crisis
This clip shows our Dublin office manager Padraic Grennan working on a case involving a derelict property in Co. Waterford. The property had been vacant for over 30 years and the case featured in a…
Generational Inheritance Inequalities
A recent Institute for Fiscal Studies briefing note shows that today’s elderly population has more wealth to bequeath than previous generations, thanks to rising home ownership rates and house…
Number Of Paupers’ Funerals On The Rise
The cost of dying continues to rise, placing more pressure on councils that have to pay for ‘paupers’ funerals’. At the end of 2015, it was revealed that local authorities had shelled out £1.7…
Maeve Mullin of Finders International on RTE Radio 1 with Ryan Tubridy
Edmund Seymour Burke was a pilot who sadly perished in World War II. Finders located his Irish family so that they could attend a commemoration at his grave.
New Funeral Fund Launched
Finders International has launched a significant social initiative aimed at benefiting hard-pressed local authorities and hospitals. When a funeral takes place at a council or hospital’s expense,…
Probate And Genealogy Association Launched
A new association has recently been launched for the industry of probate genealogy research with the aim of providing a single authoritative source of opinion and advice. The International…
Long-Lost Brothers Celebrate Their First Christmas Together After 80 Years Apart
Two brothers who spent 80 years unaware of each other’s existence are celebrating their first Christmas together. Frederick O’Donnell (78) and his brother Jimmy (80) were born in separate mother and…
Over €2.4 Million Unclaimed From People Who Died Without Wills
This article was also covered in the Irish times More than €2.4 million in unclaimed money is being held in the State’s coffers from the estates of people who died and left no wills and no known…
Irish Law Gazette Champions Finders International’s Arrival In Ireland
Assisting law firms throughout Britain since 1997, probate genealogists Finders International are regarded as experts at tracing missing beneficiaries and unknown next of kin. The company has a…
Reunited With Long Lost Brother At Last
Frederick O’Donnell (78) accompanied by daughters Patricia (centre) and Theresa (right) meets elder brother Jimmy (80) for the very first time. A 78-year-old man who was united with his brother…
M.D Daniel Curran On Radio RTE 2fm With Dave Fanning
Daniel Curran on Radio RTE 2FM with Dave Fanning Daniel Curran features on RTE 2FM Radio with Dave Fanning. The show today was about Heir Hunters, tracing missing heirs to unclaimed estates – Daniel…
Finders International Ireland announce chosen charity for 2024
Finders International Ireland is thrilled to announce our chosen charity for the year 2024 – Mental Health Ireland. Through our work as researchers, we understand the importance of mental health, and we are dedicated to supporting organisations that positively impact the well-being of individuals and communities.
Navigating International Stock Transfers: The Essential Role of the Medallion Guarantee Stamp
For individuals residing outside the United States and holding shares in a US or Canadian listed company, the process of selling shares or transferring ownership involves a crucial step: obtaining a Medallion Signature Guarantee Stamp. This authentication stamp plays a role in ensuring the validity and authority of the individual initiating the transfer.
Finders International Ireland Launch Ireland’s First National Online Will-Finding Service
In a time when technology is continuously reshaping various facets of our lives, the legal sector is no exception. Finders Ireland has taken a significant stride in the field of legal support services by introducing its new online Will discovery service, Will Finder.
Importance of verifying family trees
For many years, Finders Ireland has worked closely with legal firms in Ireland, helping Solicitors to find next of kin when people die intestate and there appears to be no relatives.
From Desolation to Determination: Unveiling Workhouse Records and the Harsh History of Rural and Urban Ireland
Irish workhouse records and rural Ireland's harsh history are intertwined with the broader social and economic context of Ireland during the 19th century and early 20th century.
Unclaimed estates of Irish born people in the UK
Did you know that unclaimed estates in the UK, worth millions of pounds, are waiting for their rightful Irish-born heirs to claim them? Theses unclaimed estates left by individuals born in Ireland are at risk of becoming property of the Crown if no next of kin steps forward to claim them.
Navigating the New Solicitors Accounts Regulations: How Finders Ireland Can Help
Finders International Ireland is here to help legal professionals in complying with the incoming Solicitors Accounts Regulations.
Maeve Mullin, Director, Finders Ireland tells us why she loves her job
Finders Ireland’s Maeve Mullins featured in the Irish Times in conversation with Joanne Hunt, talking about her job as the organisation’s director and why she loves what she does.
Tracing next of kin for local authorities
Finders International Ireland can trace next of kin, free of charge, for Ireland’s local councils or the Health Service Executive, when someone dies in their care and there is no known next of kin.
Finders International Ireland Win Award for ‘Service Provider to the Legal Profession’ at the Dye & Durham Irish Law Awards 2023
The event took place on Friday 9th June 2023 in the Clayton Hotel in Dublin.
Mayo Solicitors’ Bar Association CPD Webinar
Join the Mayo Solicitors Bar Association and Finders International for a CPD accredited webinar aimed at Irish solicitors and legal professionals working within the Private Client field.
The Challenge with Irish Name Variations
Do you have Irish ancestry in your blood and are you interested in finding out more about that side of your family tree?
Southern Law Association CPD Webinar
When: 28th March 2023 | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Online via Livestorm
Cost: FREE
Finders Ireland take part in a Spring Challenge: Promoting Sustainability and Reducing Environmental Impact
In an effort to prioritize sustainability and environmental responsibility, all offices at Finders are introducing the Spring Challenge, a five-week campaign designed to promote awareness and reduce our environmental impact.
Tracing Your Irish Ancestry: How Probate Research Can Help You Discover Your Roots
Do you have Irish ancestry? If so, you’re part of a large group of people.
Probate Research Services for the Legal Sector
Probate research is a crucial part of the legal sector. It involves identifying and locating heirs, beneficiaries, and next-of-kin in the event of an individual passing away.
Cork, coincidences and lessons learned – it’s all in a day’s work for our Finders reps
Here at Finders International Ireland, our case managers and representatives deal with a wide variety of fascinating cases week in week out.
How to find Irish wills
Ever wanted to know more about your ancestors? Their wills are a good place to start.
Finders Ireland solve mystery of man’s identity within hours
Ray King (57) was a recluse who sadly lay dead for weeks before being found. His body was discovered in a severe state of decomposition last November 30.
Finders Ireland – Charity Partners for 2023
As corporate social responsibility (CSR) is high on our agenda, we now have a social and charity committee and through this, our employees can vote on the charities they wish to support in 2023.
Finders International, Ireland – Finalist in the Guaranteed Irish Business Awards 2023
Finders International is delighted to be nominated in the Professional Services category at the second annual Guaranteed Irish Business Awards 2023, proudly sponsored by Permanent TSB.
Minister announces millions in funding to combat town and village derelict buildings
Ireland’s Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, recently announced that more than €27 million in funding is to be used to combat dereliction and breathe new life in the country’s rural towns and villages.
Another great year for Finders Ireland
As the year draws to a close, we have been reflecting once more on the many varied cases we worked on in 2022, writes Maeve Mullin, Finders Ireland’s director.
New key resource for historians and family tree enthusiasts
Calling all amateur historians and family tree researchers! You can now access the world’s largest online database of Irish national and local newspapers from the 1700s onwards.
Dealing with a deceased person’s money and property in Ireland
How do you administer a deceased person’s estate in Ireland? Do you need an executor or administrator and a solicitor, and what are the duties of each? Here we set out the process step by step.
How long does probate take in Ireland
One of the effects of the pandemic has been to increase people’s awareness of their mortality. As the Law Society of Ireland notes, there has been a significant surge in people wanting to make a will.
National Adoption Week
This year, National Adoption Week runs from 17-23 October. The aim of this week is to educate and inform people on how adoption works in the 21st century, showcasing the highs and lows and championing all the voices involved, sometimes those that are heard less often.
Unclaimed estates
As of 6 September 2022, there are 421 unclaimed estates of Irish-born people who have died in England and Wales since 1997.
Irish ancestry – some tips
Do you have Irish ancestors you have always wanted to find out more about? Family tree research is a hobby many of us turn to these days, as there is a wealth of information online that can help.
Irish baby place names
Names go through fashions, and in Ireland, it is becoming increasingly more common to name children after beauty spots.
Irish probate – the myths
What are the facts when it comes to Irish probate? The website probate.ie put together an article tackling the ins and outs of the process for anyone to whom it applies.
Warning about the fortunes that go unclaimed
Finders International’s Managing Director Danny Curran issued a warning about the millions of pounds that go unclaimed every year because of the large number of Irish-born people in the UK who lose touch with their relatives.
Passport service applications at record high
Ireland’s passport service is expected to be under “significant pressure this year”, according to Simon Coveney, the minister for Foreign Affairs.
Mayo Solicitors’ Bar Association CPD Webinar 2nd June 2022
Brought to you by the Mayo Solicitors’ Bar Association and Finders International, we are hosting a webinar providing interesting insights from relevant experts into legal matters on Property and Probate.
Finders Ireland celebrate their 6th Year!
Finders Ireland celebrates its sixth anniversary this year—six years of providing missing beneficiary tracing, no known next of kin, rooting out unclaimed assets and more on over 800 cases!
Southern Law Association and STEP CPD Webinar
12th July 2022 | 2:30pm
Cost: FREE
Brought to you by the Southern Law Association, STEP Ireland and Finders International, we are hosting a webinar providing interesting insights from relevant experts into legal matters on Probate.
Government launches plan to tackle derelict buildings
The Irish Government’s new Town Centre First policy has tackling derelict buildings in rural areas as one of its aims, according to a news article in the Irish Times.
Dramatic changes to Ireland’s housing market and property prices
The housing market in Ireland has seen phenomenal changes over the last 10 months in response to the global pandemic, according to an article in this week’s Irish Independent.
Irish pensions to offer more sustainable investment
European legislation due to come into effect next year in Ireland will promote responsible pensions investment, as the Irish Times reported this week in an article by Aviva’s senior investment director, Shane O’Brien.
New online application process for grants of probate
A new online application process for grants of probate and letters of administration will start from September in Ireland, as reported in Irish Legal.
Dame Vera Lynn—British icon who had Irish roots
Dame Vera Lynn, who died in June at the grand old age of 103, had Irish roots as explained in a recent Irish examiner article.
Finders International find relative of Dublin bone burial victim
A tragic discovery of the skeletal remains of missing man Stephen Corrigan led to an urgent nationwide appeal to locate his relatives, Dublin Live reports.
Finders International trace sole heir to Northern Ireland-born superspy Harold ‘Lee’ Tracey
Former RAF man and superspy Harold ‘Lee’ Tracey originally born in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland passed away at the age of 93 in Shropshire, May 2019, the Belfast Telegraph reported.
Charity urges National Public Health Emergency Team to ease funeral restrictions
A charity in Ireland has asked the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) to ease the current restrictions on funerals, according to an article in the Independent this week.
Probate in Ireland—an overview
The probate process in Ireland is the legal method used to deal with a deceased person’s estate and ensure it is distributed to the rightful beneficiaries.
Reunited O’Donnell brothers sadly separated by coronavirus
Two brothers, united for the first time as elderly gentlemen, have been separated once more with the sad passing of Jimmy O’Donnell after he contracted coronavirus, Independent.ie reports.
Ireland’s history of pandemics
Ireland has a long history of suffering the effects of pandemics—some of them this century.
Election promises on housing too ambitious, expert claims
Ireland’s housing crisis isn’t likely to be resolved any time soon, according to a recent opinion piece in the Irish Times.
Lee Childs to seek Irish citizenship
The best-selling thriller author Lee Child, creator of the Jack Reacher series, has said he will apply for an Irish passport to avoid the risk of travel restrictions should the UK leave the EU next year, according to the Irish Times.
Danny Curran Feature in Irish Law Society Gazette; Giving up the ghost.
Finders International’s MD Danny Curran discusses cases of errors in estate distribution and how to avoid it.
Stepchildren and Inheritance in Intestacy Cases
Stepchildren and inheritance can be somewhat contradictory in Irish law as they appear to be regarded differently according to two relevant pieces of legislation.
Man of no Fixed Abode Leaves Sinn Fein £2.5 Million in His Will
The Belfast Newsletter this week revealed that the single biggest donor to a Northern Irish political party left Sinn Féin £2.5 million in his will.
Finders International Ireland Interview on RTÉ Radio 1
Maeve Mullin, Finders International’s Senior Researcher, joins Ray D’arcy in the RTÉ studio to discuss how Finders are helping to find the beneficiaries of the large number of unclaimed estates in Ireland.
Finders International Interview on WLR FM Radio
On WLR FM’s Déise today, Senior researcher and office manager of Finders International, Maeve Mullin, joins Maria to talk about how we can assist when someone passes away with no known next of kin.
Finders International Interview on Kfm Radio
Finders International’s, Maeve Mullin, joins Ciara Plunkett of KFM radio to discuss how we assist with tracing next of kin.
A rise in Irish intestate cases
Finders International, one of the leading probate genealogy firms that featured in the BBC television series, Heir Hunters, says the number of cases of Irish people who have died intestate in England and Wales with no known next of kin has risen.
Just Clear Featured in Forbes Magazine
Our probate house clearance partner, Just Clear, has been featured in the July issue of Forbes magazine.
Finders Ireland – Four Years Old!
Finders International’s Irish office celebrates its fourth anniversary this year—four years of providing missing beneficiary tracing, no known next of kin, rooting out unclaimed assets and more.
Demand for Irish Passports Continues to Soar
As Brexit draws closer (in theory), demand for Irish passports from those outside Eire continues to rise.
Record numbers join Irish register of solicitors
More and more solicitors are seeking admission to the register of Irish solicitors, according to figures released by the Law Society of Ireland.
DNA and Genealogy Used in Baby Andrew Case
DNA and genealogy sites were used to determine the identity of a mother in the US whose baby was found abandoned in a ditch thirty-eight years ago.
Angry Reaction to Reduction in Death Benefit
Credit union members have reacted angrily to moves by some lenders to reduce one of their key benefits—death benefit insurance according to a recent article in the Independent.
Probate Delays Contributing to Housing Shortage
Delays in probate are contributing to Ireland’s housing shortage, according to a new survey carried out by Royal London Ireland.
Son Wins Case Against Will As Judge Rules Mother – ‘Failed In Her Moral Duty’
Another day, another family argument over a will ends in a court...
Independent : Laois Woman Bequeaths €30m To Five Different Charities In Her Will
A County Laois woman has bequeathed a total of €30m to five charities in a massive windfall for the charity sector, it has emerged.
Safeguarding Bill ‘Not Possible’
Ireland’s Department of Health has said the creation of a safeguarding bill for vulnerable adults will not be possible.
Additional Legislation Needed to Older People Care
An advocacy group for elderly rights has called for additional legislation in situations where people’s liberty is at risk.
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‘Best Thing Ever’—Man Who Married Carer To Escape Death
Marrying someone so you can avoid them needing to pay inheritance tax when you die isn’t that unusual—it is, however, when two men who aren’t gay do it.
Councils Vote to Waive Burial Fees For Children
In Northern Ireland, two more councils have voted to get rid of burial costs for children, according to a BBC story earlier this month.
Scientific Breakthrough Recreates DNA from Living Descendants
A recent scientific breakthrough saw the recreation of the DNA of a man who died nearly 200 years ago from his living descendants, rather than his physical remains – the first time this has ever happened.
Unnecessary Suffering for Older Irish People in Last Year of Life
As an organisation that deals primarily in probate genealogy, Finders International Ireland was interested to note that new research has suggested that many older Irish people experience unnecessary suffering during the last year of their lives.
Finders International Interview on Newstalk.com 106-108fm
Iirish Manager for Finders International, Padraic Grennan, speaks to Shane Coleman of Newstalk Breakfast about vacant properties and the services Finders provides to local authorities nationwide
The Sunday Business show on Today FM
Conall O`Morain invites Finders International MD Danny Curran to discuss Finders Ireland.
Independent : Family of Irishman ‘dying in London hospital’ found following online plea
Relatives of an elderly man who is seriously ill in a London hospital have been found following an online plea.
Famous Christmas Birthdays And What’s In A Name
It’s that time of year when… Finders International digs out its Christmas-related genealogy stats! That’s right, just like every other industry, ours isn’t immune to the call of snow-painting our copy. From famous people born on Christmas Day, to those whose names have a definite festive slant, they are all here.
Starting Your Irish Family Tree Research
Setting out on your journey to discover your Irish ancestors? Here are some tips from Genealogy Ireland experts for how you can find out more about your family tree…
Finders International Ireland Attends Inaugural AGM for the IAPPR
Finders International is one of the founder members of the International Association of Professional Probate Researchers Genealogists and Heir Hunters (IAPPR) which held its inaugural AGM in September...
Boston Herald : An Unknowing Bostonian Could be Heir to $700G
Your great aunt Lizzie or great grandma Eliza could be your link to a $700,000 cash windfall thanks to a stranded inheritance in a Royal bank account in London.
Finding Next of Kin for Councils
Did you know that Finders Ireland works with councils, hospitals and coroners in Ireland to find people’s next of kin for free?
NY Workers Raise Money for Belfast Connolly Centre
New York transport workers have given the go-ahead to create a new interpretative centre in Belfast that focuses on James Connolly.
House Prices to Rise Unless ‘Drastic’ Action Taken
An Irish property website has warned that house prices in Ireland will continue to rise for the next five to ten years unless drastic action is taken.
Census Results Show Irish Population in Good Health
Almost 6 in 10 people in Ireland reckon they enjoy very good health, according to the latest results issued by the Central Statistics Office.
Finders International has been featured in the Parchment magazine
Probate genealogy company Finders International has recently launched a new service across Ireland relating to vacant and derelict properties.
Finders International feature on RTE documentary: Ireland’s Property Crisis
This clip shows our Dublin office manager Padraic Grennan working on a case involving a derelict property in Co. Waterford. The property had been vacant for over 30 years and the case featured in a recent RTE documentary called “Ireland’s Property Crisis”.
Dementia Cases To Triple
One issue that is in the news often these days is dementia. In Ireland, cases of dementia are set to triple over the next 25 years, according to one expert.
Unfaithful Girlfriend Challenges Inheritance Right
Here at Finders Ireland, we’re used to stories about inheritance battles but this one featured
in the Indy Star recently piqued our interest in particular.
Generational Inheritance Inequalities
A recent Institute for Fiscal Studies briefing note shows that today’s elderly population has more wealth to bequeath than previous generations, thanks to rising home ownership rates and house prices.
Seven Ways To Spend The Kids Inheritance
Ever heard of the old Irish saying, “Only a fool would die solvent”? Nowadays, that
sentiment resonates with many.
Number Of Paupers’ Funerals On The Rise
The cost of dying continues to rise, placing more pressure on councils that have to pay for ‘paupers’ funerals’.
Family Discussions: The Taboo Of Inheritance
While wealthier benefactors are more likely to have a will in place, this does not mean they
have discussed their plans with their heirs.
New Funeral Fund Launched
Finders International has launched a significant social initiative aimed at benefiting hard-pressed local authorities and hospitals.
19th Century Crimes In Ireland
Stone-throwing, ferret stealing and harsh punishments for tiny sum thefts, there’s no doubt crime was different in 19th Century Ireland as this fascinating article in Ireland’s Independent News & Media shows.
Probate And Genealogy Association Launched
A new association has recently been launched for the industry of probate genealogy research with the aim of providing a single authoritative source of opinion and advice.
Genealogy Ireland – The A-Z Of Terms, Part 1
If you are looking into your Irish family tree, you will come across certain genealogical terms. Most of them are straightforward, but some require further explanation.
Ensuring Your Pet Is Provided For After Your Death
Did you know that 61 percent of all Irish households own either a cat or a dog, and that 91 percent of them think of their cat or dog as a member of their own family?
Uncomfortable Conversations – Death
In our line of work – probate genealogy or heir hunting as it’s commonly known – we often need to have uncomfortable conversations.
Leaving Money To Charity When You Die
The late actor Alan Rickman reportedly left some £100,000 in his will to various charities.
The Irish Wake And Modern Funeral Options In Ireland
These days, funerals can take many different forms and in modern-day Ireland there are plenty of options for the final send-off.
The Downsides Of A Large Inheritance
Is there a downside to inheriting a fortune? Nothing obvious springs to mind, but perhaps that’s superficial.
Centenarians In Ireland
At the last official count (2014), there were more than 400 centenarians in Ireland – and an exclusive group of super centenarians (all of them women) who have lived past the age of 110.
Ireland: Inheritance Rights Explained
What inheritance rights apply in Ireland? Recent changes to the laws have extended inheritance rights to civil partners and co-habitants, but the rights are complex.
Weird And Wonderful Will Bequests
Hair taken from the dead man’s head, a birthday and enough money for a great wake party – that’s just some of the weird and wonderful things people have left in their wills.
Irish Passports: EU Vote Doesn’t Change Eligibility
Following last week’s Brexit vote, there has been a rush of people in the UK applying for Irish passports.
Need Genealogy Ireland Experts?
Do you need genealogy Ireland experts for media purposes? If so, Finders Ireland can help.
Cost Of Dying Around The World [Infographic]
If the cost of living is rising, what about the cost of dying?
An Irish Inheritance Scam – How To Avoid Being Caught Out
Recently a respected Dublin law firm was contacted by an Australian man who had received a letter, purportedly from them, regarding a potential inheritance.
Irish Sisters Look To Britain In Search For Missing Mother
TWO Irish women who have not seen their mother in over 50 years are hoping the Irish community in Britain can help them locate her.
Removable Cousins – What This Genealogical Term Means
If the BBC Series 10 Heir Hunters is of interest to you or you have been investigating family history research, then you may well have heard terms such as second cousin once removed.
Missing Beneficiary Indemnity Insurance – Why It Might Be Necessary
One of the services offered by Finders International is missing beneficiary indemnity insurance, but what exactly is this?
Genealogists Ireland
Are you looking for genealogists in Ireland? If so, you have come to the right place.
Overseas Assets Searches
Did you know that one of the services that Finders International offers is overseas asset searches?
How To Create A Family Wall In Your Home
While it’s common for people to create family photo walls, adding in history about your family adds another level of interest – fascinating for your family and interesting to any visitors that come to your home. It will certainly be a talking point.
Your Family Tree And How We Can Help
As we are in the business of seeking out missing wills and the next of kin when people die intestate (in other words, without a valid will), our research often means we encounter families torn apart by different circumstances.
Lunacy Act Replaced By Assisted Decision Making Provisions
Ireland’s national parliament (the Oireachtas) has repealed the 144-year-old lunacy act.
Irish Surnames – The Origins
Here at Finders Ireland, we find surnames incredibly interesting as you might imagine. The surname is usually the first clue we have to go on when we work to locate the rightful beneficiaries to an estate.
Long-Lost Brothers Celebrate Their First Christmas Together After 80 Years Apart
Two brothers who spent 80 years unaware of each other’s existence are celebrating their first Christmas together.
Adoption – Finders International Can Help
One of the perhaps lesser-known services offered by Finders International is that we can help you search for birth parents or relatives if you were adopted as a child.
Half Of Irish People Not Prepared For Death
Did you know that only three in ten Irish people have drafted a will and 50 percent have made no preparations for death?
Preparing A Will In Ireland
Finders International deals mainly with the estates of people who have died intestate, so a crucial part of our advice to the general population is to make a will as soon as possible.
A Grant Of Probate And What It Means
Following a bereavement in a family comes the difficult reality of the legal process called probate. Here we explain exactly what this means and how it works when it comes to grant of probate.
Irish-American Connections
Did you know that some 40 million Americans currently claim Irish heritage? Here at Finders International, we are well aware of the Irish-American connections as finding the rightful heirs to an estate can often lead us to the US.
What To Do If You Are Contacted By An Heir Hunter
Nowadays, people are more familiar with the work of probate genealogists or heir hunters as they are more commonly known, thanks to programmes such as BBC1’s Heir Hunters, and information available online.
The Intestacy Jigsaw
The distribution of an estate as specified by a will is often a challenging matter with extensive legal documentation becoming the bugbear of law firms instructed to carry out the wishes of the Deceased.
Over €2.4 Million Unclaimed From People Who Died Without Wills
More than €2.4 million in unclaimed money is being held in the State’s coffers from the estates of people who died and left no wills and no known beneficiaries, new figures show.
Irish Law Gazette Champions Finders International’s Arrival In Ireland
Assisting law firms throughout Britain since 1997, probate genealogists Finders International are regarded as experts at tracing missing beneficiaries and unknown next of kin.
Reunited With Long Lost Brother At Last
A 78-year-old man who was united with his brother after living his whole life without knowing him has spoken of their reunion.
M.D Daniel Curran On Radio RTE 2fm With Dave Fanning
Daniel Curran on Radio RTE 2FM with Dave Fanning
Finders International Expanding – Dublin Office Opens
This week, we thought we could celebrate the opening of our new Dublin office – Suite 5073, Unit 1, 77 Sir John Rogerson’s quay, Dublin – by taking a look at some popular Irish surnames and explain their origins.
Private: The Whys, Whats And Wherefores Of Statutory Wills
Finders International has worked on numerous cases where a statutory will application has been made. Usually it is the case that next of kin need to be researched and traced as soon as possible and we are happy to meet any deadlines involved.
New War Diaries Collections Are Now Online
The anniversary of the start of the First World War last year encouraged a huge surge of interest from people investigating the part their ancestors played in the conflict.