Finders International Probate Genealogists

25/02/2026

Empty homes are back in national focus this week 🏠 - following BBC coverage ( https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0s5Ns70🔗) highlighting the call for a National Empty Homes Strategy led by 25 housing sector organisations.

As proud signatories to the coalition letter sent to Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook, we at Finders International stand with professionals across local authorities who deal daily with the realities of 309,000+ long‑term empty homes in England — a huge, ready‑made opportunity to ease housing pressures.

Much of the coalition’s message reflects what Empty Homes Officers and Housing Teams tell us all the time: local authorities need stronger powers and better resources to bring these properties back into use.

As we approach National Empty Homes Week (9–15 March), this renewed spotlight is a welcome push to keep the issue firmly on the agenda.

Proud to work alongside partners such as on Empty Homes, Cliff, and Homes Network, continuing the collective effort to turn empty properties into real homes for local people.

Read about our Empty Homes Services, offered free to local authorities to assist in bringing Empty Properties back into use, here: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0s5QxZ0

19/02/2026

Ramadan Mubarak to everyone observing🌙

As the early days of Ramadan unfold, we hope this time brings calm, clarity and meaningful connection for the colleagues, clients and communities we work alongside who are marking this important month.

Warm wishes from all of us at Finders International.

13/02/2026

With the BBC picking up this story today, including commentary from our CEO, Llewellyn, we’re revisiting one of the most memorable international cases we’ve worked on.

This remarkable international heir tracing case involved a family separated by war, decades of uncertainty, and a long search for answers. Our team worked across borders, languages, and continents 🌍 to piece together a remarkable history that had been fragmented for generations.

The full story can be found here:
🔗 https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0rL7Mq0

Proud of the work, proud of the team, and proud to see such an important story told - not just by us, but now in the wider press too 💛

Delve into the Jozef Domanski heir tracing case, highlighting the remarkable efforts to reunite a family separated by war.

04/02/2026

A great afternoon had by David and Alan at the District Annual Lunch, held at the iconic The Pavilion Ballroom.

The event brought together local legal professionals to enjoy a fantastic three-course lunch and some excellent company, topped off with an entertaining and thought-provoking talk from Reverend Richard Coles.

Thank you to for a well-organised and enjoyable event. ⚖️✨

29/01/2026

🎙️Something to lift the last Friday morning commute of January…

We’re delighted to share that our Public Sector Empty Homes Account Manager, James Booth, will be live on The Joe McGrath Breakfast Show on tomorrow morning - a prime slot for morning listeners, with segments at 7:20am and 8:20am☀️

James will be diving into the work we have been doing alongside Manchester City Council on cases involving empty homes. The kind of intricate, sensitive public‑sector matters where our expertise genuinely makes a difference. It’s always a proud moment when this side of what we do gets a bit of airtime, especially on a platform so tuned into local life.

If you are one of our followers who regularly has BBC Radio Manchester on during your morning commute — tell us what you thought! If wanting to tune in from elsewhere, you can listen in live from BBC Radio Sounds.

23/01/2026

We’re proud to make complex cases feel manageable ✨

Clear communication, transparency on fees, and flexible options - all designed to support estate administrators at every stage.

Thank you to McCarthy + Co Solicitors LLP for the kind words and continued trust in our work.

21/01/2026

We’re proud to announce our Charities of the Year for 2026.

We believe in making a positive impact beyond our day-to-day work. This year, we’re delighted to support two charities whose work reflects values that matter deeply to us - community, responsibility and meaningful, long-term support.

Vision 21 champions sustainability through practical, community-led solutions, helping to build a greener and more resilient future. Their focus on environmental responsibility and positive change aligns closely with our own commitment to doing business thoughtfully and ethically.

The Silver Line provides vital companionship and support to older people who may otherwise feel alone, offering connection, reassurance and a listening ear. Their work echoes the human side of what we do - ensuring people are not forgotten and feel supported.

Throughout the year, our team looks forward to supporting these charities through fundraising, awareness and engagement initiatives. 🔗 https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0r7pGS0…

21/01/2026

Capacity is the quiet but crucial foundation of probate and private client work. Often unspoken, it shapes decisions, documentation, and outcomes long before an estate is administered.

As we mark Day on 21st January, we reflect on how changes in capacity intersect with probate practice – and why early, thoughtful planning matters in our latest blog post 🔗 https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0r6yqd0

20/01/2026

2026 is going to be a critical year for solicitors, private client practitioners, and personal representatives to reassess estates with cross-border elements. Recent and forthcoming reforms affecting non-domiciled individuals, combined with increased international transparency and enforcement, mean that overseas assets can no longer be treated as peripheral to estate planning or administration. 🔗 https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0r3QYH0

“We’re seeing far more scrutiny of overseas assets than ever before. Taking the time to check what exists, how it’s held, and what paperwork is needed at the outset can save a great deal of stress later on. It’s always easier to address these issues early rather than react to them once the estate is already in progress.” - Louise Levene, International Assets Manager, Finders International

14/01/2026

In probate and private client work, efficiency is never just about speed. It’s about accuracy, reassurance, and knowing that every reasonable step has been taken to identify the correct beneficiaries.

That’s why solicitors turn to specialist probate genealogists when a case presents unanswered questions, missing individuals, or incomplete family information.

At Finders International, we support solicitors with clear, evidence-based tracing - helping you progress matters confidently and compliantly.

As Cameron Pinkerton & Co recently shared:

“Excellent service. The party we were looking for was found quickly and easily.”

Whether a case requires rapid confirmation or more detailed family reconstruction, our approach remains the same: thorough, compliant, and solicitor-focused.

09/01/2026

The holidays often prompt conversations that don’t happen at any other time of year, so when families regroup in January, those discussions can translate into late disclosures, newly identified relatives, and estates needing to pause while entitlement is confirmed.

We explore why this happens - and how practitioners can manage it, in our latest blog. 🔗
https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0qQNy90

07/01/2026

January is when previously settled estate files might require a second look…

This “paperwork shuffle” is not a disruption - it’s a natural consequence of families having space and time to reflect and communicate over the festive period. For practitioners, the key is responding efficiently, evidentially, and with sensitivity, ensuring estates remain compliant while accommodating newly surfaced facts.

When new documents surface, family narratives shift, or beneficiaries cannot be located, having the right support in place is essential. Finders International works alongside solicitors to verify family lines, trace missing heirs, and bring clarity to estates affected by post-Christmas discoveries - helping matters progress efficiently, lawfully, and with confidence.

For further information, download our private client brochure 🔗 https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0qM33r0