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Tracking down missing beneficiaries

Our research stories have been popular ever since we started releasing them. Within the stories below you can read about some of the more interesting cases we have dealt with. Naturally, we have changed people's names to protect the identities of those involved. We are sure that you will find the stories fascinating.
 
Rogue Council Officer
Heir Hunting firm Fraser & Fraser, offers advice to those affected by the criminal activity of a Leeds City Council officer.
The double life of a former corporal from the Poli
In this case the deceased had a past which he had tried to hide. We unearthed the truth and found he had close family still alive...
A fortune for villagers in rural China
We undertook research for an American estate which led us to a rural village in China.
What's in a name?
A very short story of a research case which brought up an interesting name...
The Missing (Big) Issue
Our most famous case (which was the focus of a BBC Money Programme) where our research resulted in a Big Issue seller receiving hundreds of thousands of pounds.
Intentionally Vague
On this particular case, the actual research was not the real challenge. However, we had to tread carefully as independent intermediaries, as the person we were asked to locate was estranged from his family.
Adoption Dilemma
A court hearing was about to take place to have two children adopted. However, at the last minute the children's grandmother said she believe they were due to inherit £2 million. If true, then the adoption should be put on hold...
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