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Heir hunters

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HijabiVenus · 26/08/2020 12:02

Hi,

We got a letter out of the blue from a company called Harrisons, heir hunters. DH was advised his uncle had died 7 years ago, (there had been no contact because his family did not know his address - not due to any feud). The company said he had a balance in at least one bank account, and they coudl help to see if he was entitled to any proceeds, at a fee of 10% of any final figure - no fee if no money/not entitled.

Has anyone heard of this or gone through the same process?

They ask he sends in the agreement and may need evidence - death certs/marriage certs etc.

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TeenPlusTwenties · 26/08/2020 12:56

They (heir hunters in general) seem legit when you see them on TV.
No other experience.

OldCrone · 26/08/2020 13:05

If you know your deceased relative's name you can find them on the government's list and make a direct claim. No need to pay anyone their 10%.

www.gov.uk/government/statistical-data-sets/unclaimed-estates-list

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