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In that case, try the bona vacantia site and see what turns up!
Jan

Morning Janet
I have already googled the company early hours this morning when i got in and have spoken with the company this morning and yes its all above board, i was jusy wondering if there was anyway of finding out more info on the Estate (ie wills and probates) and how i would go about it as the man did say if i tell you to much now you would end up doing your own research and they wouldnt get their cut of comission (well hey ofcourse im gonna look for myself if i can who wouldnt?)

Sam

Have you google searched the company's name? I assume you want to know they are genuine.
You can have a look for yourself by going to this site:
www.bonavacantia.gov.uk
this lists unclaimed estates and there is a form you can fill in if you believe you are entitled. You can also contact them by phone or email, not sure but they might advise you. Maybe Citizen's advice could help too. (Saw them mentioned on BBC site re. Heir Hunters).
Jan

Morning all

I have been on the phone to the company this morning and have spoken with them, they are now going to send some infomation out to me explaining who is involved and who the ancesters are which i already know from seeing the paperwork from my aunt last night and these people are on my family tree is there anyway of finding out any infomation just to know what is going on, any help or advise would be great

Sam

Sam


there is a thread, I think on General, about someone who was contacted by a company that hunts up heirs


Thta company requested about 33% of the inheritance amount as "payment". Thye would not even divulge the name of the ancestor and how they were related until the letters were signed agreeing to them receiving this comission.

In that case, I think 4 siblings were involved.




sylvia

Hi Sara
They adopted so it could be hopeful, i have found the company inforamtion on the internet so shall give them a call tomorrow and find out what is going on

Sam

I have been to visit my aunt this afternoon and have now only just got in after her showing me a letter that she has received from a company saying she is in line for some money she has asked my dad if he has received a letter which he says he has not.
This is to do with their blood fathers great grandparents but as i am researching the tree they are not the bloodline great grand parents these people are the stepfather's bloodline, but however they do have their information correct.
I have advised her to contact them to see what it may all be about but she has said she may leave it to me to deal with for her as i have all the information of the family tree.
How exciting could this be or just nothing atall

Sam