Long lost brothers
When heirs to an estate are tracked down, it's often the smaller details rather than the assets which really have a lasting impact
There were 888,246 ceramic poppies,
and 888,246 fallen soldiers - one for
every British forces death in the First World War.
The case
It was in the case of Annabel Rogers* who died in April 2013 aged 95. A widow for over 40 years, Annabel had no children and lived the final years of her life alone. Although she had left a will, the residuary beneficiary had predeceased and so the search began to find her next-of-kin.
It soon became clear that both Annabel and her husband, Albert, came from large families and had 18 siblings between them, but it was the maternal side that took an interesting twist. Two of Annabel's brothers, George and James, had fought in the Great War and had both sadly lost their lives. When Fraser & Fraser contacted George's granddaughter, Emily, they discovered that she had conducted some of her own research and had begun plotting a family tree, just in time for the 100 year anniversary.
George had died in Flanders Field on 11 July 1917, and so Emily had chosen to nominate her grandfather's name to be read out at the Tower - a service which took place every evening from August through to Remembrance Day. With this piece of information, our team then contacted the grandchildren of James, who decided that his name too should be read out, and so after 97 years,
the brothers were reunited once more.
No two cases are the same
Each case is unique and so are the services we offer, which is why Fraser & Fraser is one of the leading probate genealogy firms, supporting the legal profession with all aspects of estate administration.
It is always fascinating to see the family stories unfold when conducting our research and can often see long lost or unknown family brought together.
Our team offer their expert knowledge and support to solicitors and heirs alike, and with over
90 years of experience in the field, we leave no stone unturned.
From asset searching to arranging Missing Beneficiary Indemnity Insurance, the wide range of solutions we offer means we handle each case thoroughly and with attention to detail. Our careful and comprehensive approach serves to protect our clients against the risks of facing penalties as a result of missing details, and lessens the possibility of claims being made by discontented beneficiaries.
This in turn, allows you to deliver services to the highest standard and maximise the value of the estate, minimising your risks and achieving high levels of client satisfaction. As a leading firm of genealogists and international probate researchers, we tailor our services to suit you.
To find out how we can help, call 020 7832 1430 or email legal@fraserandfraser.co.uk
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