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Beneficiaries

Information For Beneficiaries and Entitled Relatives


In the majority of cases when an individual dies they will leave a will or their next of kin will be aware.  In those instances this does not occur, researchers like ourselves step in to trace the next of kin.
When Someone dies intestate (without leaving a valid will) and without known kin, their estate or assets would pass to the Crown were it not for the diligent work of probate researchers like ourselves.

Using all of our expertise we painstakingly compile a family tree of the deceased person, tracing the closest blood relatives - anything from sons or daughters to distant cousins. This process may involve the utilisation of any number of resources at our disposal; including obtaining birth, marriage and death certificates, searching electoral registers both past and present, overseas records, local archives and wills.

Many of our clients find that it's not just about the financial rewards. Often we can provide you with valuable family information, and we have even played a part in reuniting families that have been separated for many years. However, you can rest assured that all information that you give us is strictly confidential, and addresses and phone numbers are only exchanged with the express wishes of all parties.

We only contact people who we believe have a genuine entitlement. This may be after weeks or sometimes even months of research to establish your relationship to the deceased. We will then take over the complicated task of proving your claim on the estate and providing the required documentation. All we ask is that you sign our agreement.

View our timeline of The Heir Hunters Process

Further Information

View our useful Glossary of Probate terms. 

View our flow chart detailing who inherits when someone dies without leaving a valid will. 

View a comprehensive list of services offered by Harrisons Research & Genealogy

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