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1anomaly
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I recently received a letter from an apparently well-know law firm that tracks down heirs to unclaimed estates on the basis of geneological research, then presents the heir's claim to the court, in exchange for one-third of the assets that they recover. Has anyone else had an experience with such a firm, and are there any hidden drawbacks or dangers to this sort of arrangement?
On one hand I suppose anyone should welcome the possibility of receiving an inheritance that they otherwise would not have known about; yet somehow it bothers me that that the firm is withholding information (they won't reveal anything about the estate unless I agree to the one-third fee) about something that I'm legally entitled to. On the other, other hand I suppose that even if I found out about the estate on my own, I would still have to hire someone to represent me in making a claim, and proving my geneological relationship to the deceased, and they might end up charging me as much.
Thanks in advance for any information, suggestions or advice anyone can give me.
On one hand I suppose anyone should welcome the possibility of receiving an inheritance that they otherwise would not have known about; yet somehow it bothers me that that the firm is withholding information (they won't reveal anything about the estate unless I agree to the one-third fee) about something that I'm legally entitled to. On the other, other hand I suppose that even if I found out about the estate on my own, I would still have to hire someone to represent me in making a claim, and proving my geneological relationship to the deceased, and they might end up charging me as much.
Thanks in advance for any information, suggestions or advice anyone can give me.