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Re: Heir Hunters TV programme
« Reply #135 on: Tuesday 09 November 10 13:08 GMT (UK) »
Hi

Regarding One Penny Insurances,i put into google uk
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Several articles to read.

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« Reply #136 on: Tuesday 09 November 10 15:26 GMT (UK) »
When my father died in 2003, he had two policies taken out by his mum when he enlisted inthe army in 1939 (don't know why she did as he was already married, perhaps as her husband had died and left her with young children she was thinking of the future).  Anyway, they were with two different companies, can't remember who though, but what I do know is that one company paid up over £1000, having added interest for the years the policy was valid, whereas the other skinflint company just paid the minimum possible about £14!  Unfortunately, the skinflint company paid first, so I just thought that was the amount due and banked it.  If the other company had paid out first, I would certainly have queried the small amount, but having accepted it there was nothing we could do.

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« Reply #137 on: Tuesday 09 November 10 15:29 GMT (UK) »
Whilst your situation is unfortunately true Lizzie, I think I should draw the attention of other Rootschatters to the presense of the Financial Services Ombudsman who might be able to help should another such case occur as it surely will.Perhaps a little adverse publicity by the publication of the name might help them see sense?
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Re: Heir Hunters TV programme
« Reply #138 on: Tuesday 09 November 10 19:21 GMT (UK) »
I have just watched an heirhunters programme that I recorded in the last few weeks.  I am still puzzled that Fraser and Fraser were able to obtain a very recent death cert on line - on the programme we were shown the cert that they had just printed off.  I think it was for the surname Clim*on
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Re: Heir Hunters TV programme
« Reply #139 on: Tuesday 09 November 10 20:28 GMT (UK) »
I have just watched an heirhunters programme that I recorded in the last few weeks.  I am still puzzled that Fraser and Fraser were able to obtain a very recent death cert on line - on the programme we were shown the cert that they had just printed off.  I think it was for the surname Clim*on
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I think they used a fast track service and pay for it by online/phone and have it sent to them via fax, at least they did in one episode that I remember.
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Re: Heir Hunters TV programme
« Reply #140 on: Tuesday 30 November 10 17:06 GMT (UK) »
News on the 5th series

Just heard we have been pushed back, people want "a place in the sun" when it is cold outside. So Heir hunters is set to start on 21/2/2010

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« Reply #141 on: Tuesday 30 November 10 17:18 GMT (UK) »
Thanks for letting us know Neil.

Can't wait  ;D

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Re: Heir Hunters TV programme
« Reply #142 on: Tuesday 30 November 10 17:25 GMT (UK) »
News on the 5th series

Just heard we have been pushed back, people want "a place in the sun" when it is cold outside. So Heir hunters is set to start on 21/2/2010

Not everyone  :(

Thanks for the update Neil!

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Re: Heir Hunters TV programme
« Reply #143 on: Tuesday 30 November 10 20:10 GMT (UK) »
I wouldn't mind being in the sun right now but would prefer to watch HH!! ;) ;)
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