A global first, The UK Probate Research Awards 2019 took place on Thursday 7 February in London with winners announced from across the UK, and internationally.
Presented by the BBC’s Nikki Bedi, the winning companies and individuals include:
Best Probate Law Firm, Scotland: McClures Solicitors
Best Probate Law Firm, North of England: Ramsdens Solicitors
Best Probate Law Firm, Central England: Blake Morgan
Best Probate Law Firm, South England: Coole Bevis Solicitors
Best Probate Law Firm, South East & London: Blandy & Blandy
Best International Probate Researcher: Ryan Gregory of Finders International
Best Property Clearance Firm: Just Clear
Best Probate Research Paralegal: Katie Watson of Finders International
Best Probate Deputyship Firm: Professional Deputies
Best Human Interest Story – the case of Barbara Williams: Amy Cox (Finders International) and Lawrence Taylor representing the beneficiaries.
Best Community Contribution: David Lockwood of Finders International
Best Probate Research Insurance Provider: Aviva Legal Indemnities
Outstanding Achievement in International Probate Research: Jan-Mathis Holstein from GEN, Germany.
Best UK Probate Research Firm: Finders international
The Awards, created by Meerkat PR, supported by Aviva Legal Indemnities and the National Association of Licenced Paralegals (NALP), gives recognition to probate research as a profession, which also provides a constant stream of engaging news stories, while providing an invaluable public service.
Age UK, the UK’s largest charity supporting older people, and the Dania Scandinavian School in London benefited from nearly £1000 raised from the silent auction.
Directors at the industry body, the International Association of Professional Probate Researchers, Genealogists & Heir Hunters (IAPPR) commented: “We praise the awards not only for recognising excellent work across the UK, but also for initiating a global first in probate research. The Awards also raises the profile of a fascinating industry in which to work, providing rich career paths.”
Details for the 2020 UK Probate Research Awards are soon to be announced.
