Heir Hunters UK new series 29th February 2016

[Aquilegia18]

I would love to be able to draw up charts the way they do but with more generations.   Have done 'mini' charts for individual families but never have time to merge them all into one tree.
I too record it and watch in when I'm on my own and can concentrate!!!!!!!!!!!
Aquilegia18

[kooky]

I watched this just now. I usually find it interesting but still get annoyed when they have to go back to the draw[r]ing board
Kooky

[dowdstree]

Thanks for reminding us of the new series.

Yes, its on too early when most folks are at work, walking the dog etc.

It could replace some of the rubbish on in the evenings.

Must get it on catch up tonight - mostly rubbish on!!!!

Dorrie

[groom]

I still find it amazing that people who have had good jobs don't leave wills. I would think if you don't have family, there is even more reason to make a will so that your money goes where you want it to, not to strangers or even the government. For instance in today's programme, Bob was obviously very close to his friend's family and they regarded him as an uncle, so it seems a shame that what he had didn't go to them.

[davidft]

I still find it amazing that people who have had good jobs don't leave wills. I would think if you don't have family, there is even more reason to make a will so that your money goes where you want it to, not to strangers or even the government. For instance in today's programme, Bob was obviously very close to his friend's family and they regarded him as an uncle, so it seems a shame that what he had didn't go to them.

BIB - watch the end of the programme again and that will answer that point for you

[groom]

I know he didn't have much, but you would still think he would have left a will.

[AnneMc]

I have one of those very long family tree charts.  It must be nearly 6ft long.  I got it as I received an inheritance from a family member I did not know about on my greatgrandma's side of the family.  I am really pleased that I was able to get a copy.  Just wish I could have got all the certificates they had to get..

cheers

anne

[davidft]

Just wish I could have got all the certificates they had to get..

This has always interested me. Did they just offer the tree, or did you have to ask for that. Also did they leave it open for you to ask for anything else.

It would be a shame if they refused to give copies of certificates they had to purchase to complete their research. They could even do it for free so as to avoid any disputes about selling certificates as the fees they receive should more than cover the odd 10 pence for a photocopy here and there. And of course there is nothing to stop a grateful heir making them a small donation if they go above and beyond in the help they give.

[AnneMc]

yes they gave everyone who received the inheritance a copy of the tree.  I did send a letter asking about the certificates but got no reply...

cheers

anne