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Genealogists and International Probate Researchers

Genealogists and International Probate Researchers

We provide specialist research and support services to Public Authorities and legal professions by tracing missing heirs and beneficiaries to unclaimed assets, estates and derelict properties.
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Who we are
Who we are
Who we are
Fraser and Fraser is one of the world’s largest firms of professional genealogists and international probate researchers. Featured on BBC One’s Heir Hunters, we specialise in tracing missing beneficiaries and heirs worldwide of unclaimed estates, assets and derelict properties.

We are a market leader, and our reputation for excellence and expertise has been built up over 90 years. As a family run business based in central London, we also have a number of offices and partnerships worldwide, currently run by the third generation Andrew and Neil Fraser.
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Who we work with
Who we work with
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We assist the legal profession in all aspects of estate administration, using our expert knowledge to track down missing heirs to unclaimed estates.

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We offer our support free of charge to all public sector departments that require assistance with tracing next-of-kin.

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Heirs and beneficiaries are at the core of our business, we work on your behalf to deliver everything you are entitled to.

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A platform for new and existing clients are able to log in to this portal to complete agreements and questionnaires, also to be given updated on their case.

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Are you curious about the work of genealogists and probate researchers? Tune into Probate TV’s latest series, Lineage, to witness firsthand how we uncover hidden connections and solve intricate inheritance puzzles.

We’ve recently been featured in a new YouTube Series, Lineage. Join us as we delve into the captivating world of international probate research. Witness the thrill of the chase as we unravel complex family histories and locate missing heirs. With thousands of pounds at stake, every clue is crucial. Experience the drama, the satisfaction, and the emotional impact of reuniting families with their rightful inheritance.
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A law firm has filed a complaint to His Majesty’s Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) following lengthy delays to a complex probate case. While HMCTS has made considerable progress with its digital probate system (recent figures suggest grants for online cases are now taking an average of 4.8 weeks), more complicated cases still require paper […]
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A 76-year-old woman with dementia “had no idea what was going on” when her daughter guided her hand to sign a will, a court has heard. Margaret Baverstock was extremely unwell and in the last days of life when she supposedly signed the will in March 2021. It left her entire estate, including a property […]

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