When administration becomes the source of estate contention
Estate disputes are not always about the will. Administrative stress can also create conflict, as executors face heavy workloads, emotional pressure, and liquidity challenges that strain families and beneficiaries. A major but often overlooked burden is notifying organisations of a death. Repeating conversations and submitting the same documents to many organisations creates administrative fatigue, delays […]
How heir hunters build trust
Being contacted by a probate researcher, often known as an heir hunter, can come as unexpected news. It may involve relatives you were unaware of or raise understandable concerns about an unfamiliar family connection. However, our role is to ensure estates are distributed correctly by identifying and locating the rightful heirs entitled to inherit. Heir […]
Ampla Finance supports family facing £300k IHT shortfall ahead of tax deadline
Ampla Finance, the specialist lender focused on legal finance and inheritance-related lending, has completed a £300,000 probate lending facility to help a family settle an inheritance tax shortfall ahead of changes which would have increased the overall liability on the estate. The family had already covered the majority of a wider inheritance tax bill of […]
Case study: Managing a complex £2.1 million estate
Complex estates require more than probate knowledge alone. They demand clear communication, coordinated case management, and the ability to manage multiple moving parts over what can often be a lengthy administration period. In this case, Kings Court Trust supported clients through the administration of a taxable £2.1 million estate involving numerous beneficiaries, charitable legacies, property sales, investments, […]
15 things you might not know about Title Research
For more than 60 years, Title Research has supported legal professionals with probate genealogy, missing beneficiary tracing, and cross-border estate administration. Founded in Bristol in 1965, we’ve grown into a trusted partner for Solicitors, private client practitioners, and professional Executors across the UK. From reconstructing family trees to handling overseas assets and locating heirs worldwide, […]
Inheritance tax threshold ‘should be £770,000’ in line with inflation
Inheritance tax (IHT) thresholds would be £270,000 higher by the 27/28 tax year if they had risen in line with inflation, according to new analysis. The £325,000 nil rate band for IHT would be set at £537,000 by the 27/28 tax year while the £175,000 resident nil rate band would be £233,000 if both had […]