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02/05/2023

2023 Probate Research Awards highlights the effect of decolonisation on probate industry 👉🏽 https://todayswillsandprobate.co.uk/2023-probate-research-awards-highlights-the-effect-of-decolonisation-on-probate-industry/ Today's Wills & Probate

“We’ve reached a point in time when probate researchers (or solicitors) are dealing with a glut of cases linked to the birth of many new nations declaring statehood from the 1930s to the 1960s. Many family members were left behind, some never seeing their relatives again and this has presented a whole new set of challenges for probate solicitors (or heir hunters) in cross-border cooperation, foreign jurisdictions and a race against time to identify surviving family members.

While this has been a challenge for the industry, it’s hugely encouraging to see ever-increased collaboration between UK and global heir hunters, probate solicitors and support services honouring the legacy of those who have passed away outside their countries of origin.” - Geoffrey Odds, Company Secretary

Probate solicitors and “heir hunters” were awarded for their success in solving international intestacy cases, predominantly linked to recent deaths of nationals born in their countries of origin – that gained independence in the mid 20th century – at the 2023 Probate Research Awards. Now in...

21/10/2022

The annual IAPPR AGM took place on 20th October at the Phyllis Court Club in Henley on Thames.

It was great to meet in person this year to discuss developments in the sector and membership over the last year or so.

01/09/2021

Family Tree Verification: Top Tips From The Experts >> https://lnkd.in/e74-dGWf via CEO Today

In the UK, the industry is not held in the same respect as it is by the country's European neighbours in and , where the verification of estates by professional firms where someone has died without leaving a will is considered vital.

And yet we step back from placing firms fairly and squarely within the process, writes Danny Curran, founder and CEO of Finders International Probate Genealogists.

In the UK, the probate genealogy industry is not held in the same respect as it is by the country's European neighbours in France and Germany, where the verification of estates by professional firms where someone has died without leaving a will is considered vital. And yet we step back from placing....

11/05/2021

How do I know if an heir hunting firm is legitimate?

There is an easy way to check if the heir hunting firm that contacts you to say that you might be in line for is legitimate? >> Find out here: https://www.iappr.org/news/how-do-i-know-if-an-heir-hunting-firm-is-legitimate/

Did you know there is an easy way to check if the heir hunting firm that contacts you to say that you might be in line for inheritance is legitimate?Oftentimes, such a claim can sound too good to be true and there are fraudsters out there who operate inheritance scams conning people out of their

24/03/2021

[SPONSOR] The UK Probate Research Awards - OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN INTERNATIONAL PROBATE RESEARCH!

The award recognises an individual’s exceptional contribution to the industry ensuring that every aspect of research has been covered.

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15/02/2021

UK Awards 2021 - 29th April - LIVE online from 4pm - Hosted by Judge Rinder! 😊 >> https://www.probateresearchawards.org/

Back for its third year to honour and celebrate the fascinating world of , and we can't wait!

24/11/2020

Big welcome to our newest member from .

Great to see the Association growing as an international force! https://iappr.org/our-members/lexforensics/

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LEXForensics started out in 2016 with its core focus on providing truth verification services through its forensic call centre: equipped with Layered Voice Analysis software and trained forensic analysts. To complement the LVA validation solution we offer

25/09/2020

The International Association of Professional Probate Researchers (IAPPR) have been mentioned in This is Money alongside founding members Finders International Probate Genealogists.

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The International Association of Professional Probate Researchers have been mentioned in ThisisMoney.co.uk alongside founding members Finders International. The article highlights the important work probate genealogists undertake when tracing next of kin with thousands of pounds left unclaimed from....

27/05/2020

reading time 2 minutes No doubt about it—life as an heir hunter (or probate genealogist) takes place on an emotional roller coaster.

03/02/2020

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Finders International Probate Genealogists discuss vital standards and the importance of the , NALP - National Association of Licensed Paralegals and other key credentials for companies - via the Journal (Law Society of Scotland) January 2020.

29/10/2019

25/10/2019

The Annual AGM of the International Association of Professional Probate Researchers took place yesterday, with attendees from Europe, North & South America gathering in Clearwater Beach, Florida.

The event is unique in the industry and demonstrates how the is seeking to share information to improve and raise standards.

The IAPPR reported over 10 further applications for membership in the last year and considered, amongst many other topics, the best options for widening its’ positive influence.

Hailed as a great success, 2020 will no doubt see further important developments in an industry being lead by the IAPPR towards a positive future.



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