by Tony Crocker | May 29, 2026 | DNA, Family History Tips, General Genealogy, Heir Hunting, Information about Probate,Wills and Inheritance
DNA home testing kits have been everywhere lately. It seems like everyone is buying them to dig into their family tree, map out their ethnic roots, or find distant cousins they didn’t know existed. They are super easy to pick up online or on the high street, and...
by Tony Crocker | May 5, 2026 | Heir Hunting, Information about Heir Hunting, Information about Probate,Wills and Inheritance, Intestacy, Probate, Unclaimed Estates
When a person passes away without leaving a clear trail of next of kin, or when the beneficiaries of an estate are scattered or unknown, estate administration can quickly become complex. For those tasked with managing these estates, the challenge is often finding the...
by Tony Crocker | Apr 29, 2026 | Blog, Family Trees, General Genealogy, Heir Hunting, Information about Heir Hunting, Information about Probate,Wills and Inheritance, Inheritance, Intestacy, Unclaimed Estates
In the world of probate research and heir hunting, we often come across a term that sounds a bit formal and perhaps a little cold: the Public Health Funeral. At Fleetwood Heir Hunters, we spend our days piecing together family trees and finding long-lost relatives....
by Tony Crocker | Apr 13, 2026 | Information about Probate,Wills and Inheritance, Probate, Wills
Most of us know the drill with a standard Will: you sit down, decide who gets what, sign it in front of witnesses, and tuck it away for peace of mind. But what happens when someone needs a Will but no longer has the mental capacity to make one for themselves? This is...
by Tony Crocker | Mar 25, 2026 | Blog, Family History Tips, Family Trees, General Genealogy, Heir Hunting, Information about Heir Hunting, Information about Probate,Wills and Inheritance
King Charles III became our King in September 2022, after the sad passing of Queen Elizabeth II. Do you know who is next in line for the throne? This guide explains the Royal Family and the line of succession, as many people are unsure how it works. If you’re...