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Public Sector

Blanchard’s work with a variety of members within the public sector. We are frequently in correspondence with councils, coroners, and hospitals. In addition, we also offer assistance to care homes and housing associations. We are confident we can help, whether you have been in contact with us before or are new to Blanchard’s.

We can assist with a range of services. For instance, individuals who require a public health funeral. We can help locate next of kin to help arrange and attend the funeral. Local authorities would be relieved of this pressure, as well as inform any missing relatives of their passing.

Funeral already arranged but looking for heirs? Our dedicated team of researchers have experience in tracing heirs to estates. We can get in touch with missing relatives to handle the estate.

At this point, you may also want to contact our sister company Athena, who specialise in Estate Administration. They can assist in locating assets and unclaimed funds.

Missing beneficiary search

We offer our services at no cost to members of the sector who are faced with tracing beneficiaries. Our expertise and comprehensive tracing services will help you find any missing relatives to the deceased.

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Empty property services

If you have assets or estates that need heirs tracing, click here for more information.

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Other Public Sector Services

Law of Intestacy Guidance

The Law of Intestacy applies when someone dies without leaving a valid will. We can help determine who is entitled to the estate.
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Asset Services

We check financial institutions and policy records to see whether the deceased had any assets that may have been missed or unknown to the public‑sector team.
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Empty Property Service

The most valuable asset of an estate is usually the property; We offer a range of services for Probate Properties.
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Statutory Will Research

Assistance in locating your client’s next of kin to enable the preparation of a statutory will.
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Find a Will

It’s vital to carry out a will search to ensure the correct beneficiaries are identified for the estate.
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Family Tree Verification

Ensure that a family tree is correct and up to date, which is vital when administering an Estate.
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Bespoke Services

We offer a range of services related to Genealogy and Probate.
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Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns you may have. We can place you in touch with a member of our dedicated team who can discuss the case, as well as let you know which services we offer.

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