Hi Sandra, Yes that's what I meant to say - got my words a bit wrong I think. Yes, it is great to see the genealogists at work but how do they get a certificate from a registry office of someone who was born within the last 100 years? One registry office provided a copy within 10 minutes. Does that mean I can go and get anyone's particulars? I didn't think you could do that - fraud etc?? Diana Re: Hi Diana, Just to correct you on one point... If one dies intestate, your money doesn't always go to the UK goverment. The cases that are featured are ones where the deceased has died intestate AND there are no known heirs. The majority of the estates go to known heirs - ie spouses and children - although there are strict rules on how the money is divided. I've watched both series and think that all new genealogists should watch it to see how to construct a family tree, together with the necessary proof. Sandra