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James Empson

Head of Private Client Services
Finders International Probate Genealogists
+44 (0)20 7490 4935
6-8 Vestry Street, London
United Kingdom


  • Other Speciality

  • Heir & Probate Search
Finders International is an award‑winning probate genealogy and legal support firm specialising in tracing heirs to estates, property, and assets worldwide. The firm works extensively with private client solicitors, legal professionals, executry teams, estate administrators, accountants, corporate trustees and financial institutions to mitigate risk and support the smooth administration of estates.

We have dedicated research teams to assist from our offices in London, Yorkshire, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Dublin and Sydney and have a global network of research agents.

What We Offer Legal Professionals

Finders International provides a full suite of services designed specifically to support private client legal professionals, including:

  • Tracing missing beneficiaries to estates, property, and dormant assets
  • Locating next of kin where no close family is known
  • Searching for missing executors, legatees and residuary beneficiaries
  • Family tree verification and proof‑of‑kin reports
  • Searching for missing Wills, additional assets and overseas holdings
  • Overseas bankruptcy searches, Medallion Signature Guarantees, closing overseas bank accounts, and obtaining foreign grants or probate equivalents
  • Repatriation of funds from abroad
  • Support for Bona Vacantia cases where no administrator is known
  • Missing beneficiary indemnity insurance through Aviva
For a full list of our services, visit our website www.findersinternational.com

Our Key Credentials
  • We are members of the International Association of Professional Probate Researchers (IAPPR)
  • ISO/IEC 27001 - Data & Information Security Management certification: Demonstrating our commitment to data protection and security
  • ISO 14001 - Environmental Management System certification: Reflecting our dedication to sustainable and environmentally responsible practices
  • ISO 9001 - Quality Management certification: Ensuring the highest level of quality in all our processes and services.
  • All research staff have undergone Cruse Bereavement training, so they are equipped to navigate matters in a sensitive and professional manner.
 See a full list of our credentials here.
 

"I am extremely grateful to you for achieving such an excellent result so quickly" Solicitor
"Clear, upfront advice on costs. Quick, successful service. Excellent, thank you" Solicitor
"Thank you so much for your research and efforts in locating us which will enable us to learn more about my father's family history" Beneficiary

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