Rogue operator unlawfully takes our clients’ money
(Daily Telegraph 28 Aug 2019) Link to article published 28 Aug 2019 UKPF makes wrongful claim to an estate and does not return the money it took in fees. (Click here for PDF article)
Check the fine print before signing an heir hunter contract
Heir tracing firms offer a valuable service to potential beneficiaries by trying to establish whether they are the lawful heirs to an estate. This is a full-time job requiring time, resources and effort, depending on the complexity of the case. In some instances, it can take months or years to…
What an heir hunter should do with your data
Due to the nature of our work, dealing with sensitive data in a confidential and secure manner is vital. As we delve into the deceased’s legacy, we collect personal information about them and their family, we have a duty to protect this information. After the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)…
Celtic Research proves estate’s money given to wrong heirs
(Daily Telegraph 12 Dec 2018) Link to article published 12 Dec 2018 Celtic Research helps Paul Ward prove his claim to his estranged father’s estate, which was maldistributed to more distant heirs. (Click here for PDF article)
4 Easy steps to verify an Heir Hunter
The number of probate genealogy companies has grown since we first filmed ‘Heir Hunters’ with the BBC back in 2004. Few people knew of our work. We called ourselves ‘Heir Hunters’ and the TV production company named the show after it. What audiences saw on TV was only a small…
Spot which Heir Hunters are working in your interests
What would you do if a person called you claiming they have identified you as an heir to an unclaimed estate? Would you know which questions to ask to ensure that this is not a scam? That’s where it gets complicated: You’re likely to believe what you’re told and accept…
WARNING: Fake E-Mail “Kamila Michael”
Members of the public have made us aware that they have received an unsolicited e-mail from a person who purports to represent Celtic Research, calling themselves “Kamila Michael”. This is a ‘Phishing’ SCAM. We do NOT employ any person by the name of Kamila Michael. The e-mail requests the recipient to…
