Who are the BEST Foundation?

The Best Foundation are a membership body for estate planning professionals. BEST, stands for British Estates Succession and Trust Practitioners and are looking for like-minded businesses to join its growing membership. The BEST Foundation are hosting a free session for both existing and non-members on 5th December 2023 at 10am. The session, hosted by the […]
SRA report examines use of AI in law firms
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) have shared a report outlining both the opportunities and risks associated with and presented by the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). This report forms part of the SRA’s Risk Outlook series and the latest report specifically focuses on how AI is impacting the legal services sector. The report, whilst researching […]
What is a Grant de Bonis Non?

It’s a challenging time for your clients when a loved one passes away and their estate is being administered. However, this period can be made even more difficult when the Personal Representative of the deceased’s estate also passes away during the administration process. That’s why Kings Court Trust’s latest blog provides an overview of the […]
Podcast: Elizabeth Ware and Andrew Mackie join Title Research to discuss charities as beneficiaries

In the latest episode of Topical Talks with Title Research, Head of Business Anthony Allsopp is joined by three guests: Senior Associate Elizabeth Ware and Managing Associate Andrew Mackie of Foot Anstey, and Technical Manager Nigel Merchant of Kings Court Trust. This episode discusses charities as beneficiaries. More specifically, the podcast covers: How estate administrators […]
Estatesearch Director Named in Inaugural O List

Leading legal technology provider Estatesearch, is celebrating as director Ben Furlong has been named as one of the legal industry’s first O Listers. The O List, created by O Shaped, showcases 25 individuals who make the legal profession better for those who are in it, those who use it and those who are entering it. […]
Law Society comments on MOJ vision
Following the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) unveiling its vision for the future of the civil and family courts and tribunals system, the Law Society of England and Wales have shared their comments, highlighting the need for a much more efficient system of collating, analysing and then publishing data. The Law Society also highlighted the existing […]