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Probate Application Fees
Currently the application fee for a Grant of Probate for an estate is a flat fee of £215. There is no fee if the estate is under £5,000. The government are considering proposals for reforming the fee payable and a revised fee regime may be put in place where there would be banded fees that […]
The Heir Hunters – Scam Emails
We have had a number of reports from people with concerns about a scam email that they have received that appears to originate from The Heir Hunters®. We can confirm that the emails are fraudulent and advise you not to follow them up. Details of the email are shown below:- Greetings, Kindly Accept & Acknowledge […]
Find My Past – Free Weekend
One of the most popular websites for researching family history is Find My Past and this weekend you can access their records for free. The offer started earlier today and it is available until noon on Monday 25th January 2016. ‘Find My Past’ state that they are making billions of their world records FREE to explore […]
Family Tree Discount Codes
If anyone is looking to research their family tree over the Christmas period we offer a Free 14 day trial with three of the most popular family history research websites on our People Search page. You could try all three to see which you prefer. We are also always on the lookout for family history […]
Black Friday – Ancestry DNA
There is 30% off Ancestry DNA between Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Ancestry state their DNA testing service is cutting edge and utilizes some of the latest autosomal testing technology to revolutionize the way you discover your family history. The service combines advanced DNA science with the largest online family history resource website to predict […]
Free Wills Month!
October is Free Wills Month in England and Wales. The initiative brings together a number of well-respected charities and local solicitors who offer members of the public aged 55 and over the opportunity to have their simple Wills written or updated free of charge. There are several participating solicitors in selected locations around England and […]
Heir Hunters – Scam email
We have been been alerted to another Heir Hunters scam email that is circulating. Full details of the email are shown below:- Greetings, Kindly Accept & Acknowledge my Proposal! I understand that through Internet is not the best way to link up with you to inform you about this notification but because of the confidentiality […]
Do you live next door to an empty home?
Local authorities in the UK have to deal with a number of long term empty privately owned homes that cause problems in that they can affect the appearance of a neighbourhood and the quality of life of people living nearby. Generally it is people within the community that have to suffer the consequences if an empty […]
Wills & Probate Update
A disinherited daughter has won £164,000 challenging her mother’s will. Heather Ilott whose late mother left her whole estate to animal charities has won the six-figure payout in a decision legal experts have said could make wills more open to challenge. The money was awarded to Mrs Ilott by the Court of Appeal following a lengthy […]
Family Finders
This week saw the launch of a new BBC One TV programme about The Salvation Army’s Family Tracing Service. ‘Family Finders’ is a 15-part series with some episodes following the staff from the tracing service as they try to reunite long lost family members of their clients. The programme also features the moving reunions of family […]