National Wills Report: Over a third of adults would have a digital will
A new study into will writing and estate planning has found that over a third of UK adults would have a digital will. The 2025 National Wills Report from The National Will Register, the UK’s will search and registration service, surveyed over 2,000 adults across the nation to shine a light on the nation’s attitudes […]
Free webinar: ‘Problems with probate’ with Cara Hough from Irwin Mitchell
Title Research is excited to welcome Cara Hough, Partner at Irwin Mitchell, for the first in a series of three webinars. Title Research’s Head of Business, Anthony Allsopp, will also join Cara as they discuss ‘Problems with probate’. This webinar will explore the common challenges and disputes that can arise during the probate and estate administration […]
Exizent teams up with LawNet to bring supplier benefits to members
Exizent has teamed up with LawNet to bring supplier benefits to members. LawNet members will now be able to access Exizent’s platform and estate administration products, which simplify the bereavement process for legal professionals, financial institutions and their clients. Philip Nairn, Co-Managing Director, Exizent confirms: “LawNet is a non-profit, mutual and member-owned organisation that has […]
Estatesearch honoured with double award win at the British Wills and Probate Awards 2025
Legal technology company Estatesearch has been honoured with a double award win at the British Wills and Probate Awards (BWAPs) 2025. Estatesearch was named as the Best Legal Supplier and also won Best Use of Technology at a ceremony held on 9 October 2025 at the Kimpton Clocktower Hotel in Manchester. For the past eight […]
Survey shows more in favour of IHT abolition than 12 months ago ahead of Budget
More people are in favour of abolishing Inheritance Tax (IHT) in 2025 than 12 months ago according to a YouGov poll commissioned by law firm Kingsley Napley. The results of a survey of over 2,200 people found 54% of respondents were in favour of complete abolition, up from 49% a year ago. Opposition to what […]
Consultancy model firm Setfords is fastest-growing entry in The Lawyer UK Top 100
National law firm Setfords, which supports over 650 lawyers in a platform-based consultancy model, has jumped 19 places to 76th in The Lawyer UK Top 100, making it the fastest-growing law firm in the rankings. Established in 2006 and headquartered in Guildford, Surrey, Setfords was the first full-service national law firm to launch a consultancy […]
Will banks are a promise to your clients
For many retiring Will writers and estate planning professionals, the Will bank they have built over decades represents more than a list of client files. It embodies trust, service, and continuity. Yet as practitioners approach retirement, a difficult question often arises: what happens next? The estate planning sector has changed considerably in recent years. More […]