Heir Hunters

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Series following the work of heir hunters

Series following the work of heir hunters, probate detectives looking for distant relatives of people who have died without making a will

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Heir Hunters: Series 12: Episode 4: Bryce/McGill

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Series 12

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Michael Buerk and the heir hunters uncover a popular entertainer and a double windfall.

Michael Buerk and the heir hunters take a gamble on the estate of popular entertainer Gerald Bryce. The case of Elizabeth McGill throws up a double inheritance windfall.

Michael Buerk and the heir hunters take on the high-value estate of much-loved entertainer Gerald Bryce, who worked at one of Britain's popular holiday camps in its heyday. But with high stakes comes a big gamble that could end up being a complete waste of time and resources. 

The case of Elizabeth McGill stalls when the heir hunters discover her only daughter has already died and the search throws up some unexpected hurdles and a double inheritance windfall.

Heir Hunters: Series 12

Series following the work of probate researchers.

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