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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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A platform for new and existing clients to complete agreements and questionnaires. We also offer a portal for registered heirs to receive updates on their case.
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Beneficiaries

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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Private Client Services

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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Services for Local Authorities

Searching for next-of-kin is what we do best, and so offer our support free of charge to local authorities looking to trace relatives.
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Probate TV dives into the world of international probate research. Join us as we take you on thrilling chases to find missing heirs. Unravelling family mysteries, with thousands of pounds on the line. Tune in to Lineage now!
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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.

Beneficiaries
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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.

Client Zone
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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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What we do
Our task as probate researchers consists of tracing people who are entitled to a share of an estate. If they are named in a Will but cannot be found, we work to discover their whereabouts. When there is no Will and that person has died intestate, we delve into their family history to enable us to find their next-of-kin.
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Unclaimed Estates List Pulled as Probate Fraud Uncovered
In a significant move that underscores growing concerns over probate fraud, the Bona Vacantia (BVD) of the Government Legal Department has temporarily take down its list of unclaimed estates from its website. This move follows after a BBC investigation that unearthed widespread probate fraud, particularly concerning the use of fabricated wills. At the heart of […]
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Bona Vacantia List Temporarily Removed amidst Fraudulent Will Scandal, Echoing Long-Standing Concerns from Fraser and Fraser
London, UK – July 8, 2025 In a significant move that underscores growing concerns over probate fraud, the Bona Vacantia (BVD) of the Government Legal Department has temporarily removed its list of unclaimed estates from its website. This drastic step follows a recent BBC investigation that exposed systemic fraud within the probate system, particularly concerning […]

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