by Tony Crocker | Aug 17, 2026 | Family Trees, Heir Hunting, Information about Heir Hunting, Information about Probate,Wills and Inheritance, Inheritance
Finding adopted family members during a probate search is entirely possible, but adoption changes the legal game completely. When someone dies without leaving a written will, UK law draws a very sharp line between biological bloodlines and legal family trees. The...
by Tony Crocker | Jun 30, 2026 | Abandoned Properties, Empty Houses, Heir Hunting, Information about Probate,Wills and Inheritance, Inheritance, Probate, Property, Unclaimed Estates
An empty home or abandoned building is more than just an eyesore. Over time, these neglected spaces can become magnets for fly-tipping, vandalism, and anti-social behaviour, which quickly erodes the feel of an entire neighbourhood. With the UK facing a persistent...
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 | Mar 2, 2026 | Abandoned Properties, Empty Houses, Information about Probate,Wills and Inheritance, Inheritance, Probate, Property
London is known for being vibrant, busy and crowded. But did you know that there are potentially thousands of abandoned homes across the city? Perhaps more shockingly, many are mansions. These abandoned buildings, which were often former residences for the rich, have...
by Tony Crocker | Jan 22, 2026 | Family Trees, Heir Hunting, Information about Probate,Wills and Inheritance, Inheritance, Probate
You are not always an heir to a relative’s estate just because you are connected by blood. Even though this is the norm, several variables can affect your eligibility to receive any inheritance from an estate. This blog looks at circumstances in which a blood...
by Tony Crocker | Dec 24, 2025 | Heir Hunting, Information about Probate,Wills and Inheritance, Inheritance, Probate, Wills
Until a loved one passes away, no one can truly predict what or how much they will leave behind. For a variety of reasons, many families split up, leaving others to worry if they are will beneficiaries who haven’t been notified. If you think a will covers you,...