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 | Jul 20, 2026 | Abandoned Properties, Empty Houses, Heir Hunting, Information about Heir Hunting, Information about Probate,Wills and Inheritance, Property, Unclaimed Estates
We’ve all walked past neglected or abandoned houses before. The garden is a jungle, the roof is shoddy, and the curtains have been drawn for years. It looks completely forgotten. But in the eyes of the law, a house is never truly ownerless. So, what happens if an...
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 | Jun 1, 2026 | Abandoned Properties, Empty Houses, Heir Hunting, Information about Heir Hunting, Information about Probate,Wills and Inheritance, Probate, Property, Unclaimed Estates
Every neighbourhood seems to have that one neglected house with the overgrown garden, drawn curtains, and a pile of unopened post visible through the letterbox. Long-term empty properties are a massive headache for local authorities across the UK. With housing waiting...
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...