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24 March 2021
Categories: Legal News , Wills & Probate , Profession
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Judge Rinder to host heir hunters awards

TV celebrity lawyer Judge Rob Rinder will host this year’s UK Probate Research Awards, celebrating achievements in forensic genealogy or ‘heir hunting’ among other topics

Now in its third year, the awards will be held virtually on 29 April. Unofficially known as ‘The Probies’, the awards recognise how probate research has grown as a profession that provides an invaluable public service to local authorities and the wider legal industry.

It’s an industry that uncovers often fascinating stories about family, society and life, from unexpected windfalls to reunited families, in the process of searching for next of kin where someone dies intestate.

Geoffrey Odds, company secretary of the International Association of Professional Probate Researchers and Genealogists (IAPPR), said: ‘After years of being consigned to a fringe legal support service, it’s encouraging to watch how each year, this fascinating and helpful industry continues to grow in recognition, and thrive. 

‘As ever, it’s of utmost importance that as more people are attracted to work in this global industry, that integrity, trust and professionalism is maintained―and these awards recognise firms that excel in every area of upholding best standards.’

Find out more at: www.probateresearchawards.org.

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