CEO Today Magazine - September 2021

VISION & STRATEGY 59 against any further claims a waste of money. However, there is an increasing number of claims where no traditional documentation such as birth certificates exists, and DNA evidence is also being used more than ever before. If there is no formal birth or adoption certificate, it’s more likely that a probate research firm will be unable to find ‘undocumented’ claimants. Insurers demand proper evidence, and they seek evidence from recognised firms of probate researchers. If you choose to use a well-established firm, this often means insurance policies will be instantly approved, which save hours of your time. The all- important thing is to be covered, and in an ideal world, it would be a statutory requirement on all estates that are greater than £15,000, or where a small estate indemnity is not being used. If you would like to find out more about Finders International’s family tree verification service, please visit the website www.findersinternational. co.uk or contact Finders via email: contact@ findersinternational.co.uk or telephone: +44 (0) 20 7490 4935/freephone: 0800 085 8796.

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