Asset preservation

Asset Preservation Trusts continue to generate debate across the legal and estate planning sectors. But what are they really designed to achieve, where can risks arise, and what happens when things go wrong? On Thursday

TWP - Topical talks - episode 40

Title Research are pleased to share the latest episode of the Topical Talks podcast, featuring Sarah Bolt, Director and Solicitor at Talbots Law. In this episode, Title Research are joined by Sarah to discuss how

15 things you may 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

intestate estates

Join Title Research’s Technical Manager, Simon Barber, for an insightful webinar exploring the risks, realities, and misconceptions surrounding intestate estates and missing beneficiaries. This practical session will help you better understand how to navigate complex

Entitlement

The spring 2026 edition of Entitlement, Title Research’s news digest for legal professionals, is now available to download for free. Produced by genealogical research and cross-border estates specialists, it features informative and insightful articles written

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Title Research is excited to welcome back Cara Hough, partner at Irwin Mitchell, for the rescheduled and last webinar in a series of three. She will be joined by Title Research’s head of business, Anthony

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Title Research is excited to officially launch a new website, alongside a refreshed brand and updated way of communicating. The goal is simple: to be easier to work with, easier to understand, and easier to

One of the biggest challenges when proving entitlement on an intestacy arises when documentary evidence does not provide the information expected. A common example is when a father’s name is not recorded on a birth

In this webinar on Thursday 26th March, Title Research’s head of business, Anthony Allsopp, will provide an overview of the common types of cross-border estates that you might encounter as a UK practitioner. The focus

The winter 2026 edition of Entitlement, Title Research’s news digest for legal professionals, is now available to download for free. Entitlement is a digital magazine produced by genealogical research and asset repatriation specialists, Title Research.

Topical talks - episode 38

Title Research are pleased share the latest episode of the Topical Talks podcast, featuring Vanessa Ugatti, True Worth Expert, keynote speaker, transformational trainer and coach, and author of the Amazon best-seller ‘How to Get Paid

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Throughout 2025, the legal and estate administration landscape continued to evolve rapidly. From landmark changes in Inheritance Tax (IHT) rules to persistent challenges in tracing overseas beneficiaries, last year brought fresh developments that impacted executors,

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Title Research is excited to welcome Cara Hough, partner at Irwin Mitchell, for the second webinar in a series of three. Title Research’s head of business, Anthony Allsopp, will join Cara as they discuss ‘Inside

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Title Research is pleased to launch a new episode of their podcast, ‘Topical Talks with Title Research’. This episode features Scott Walker from Richard Nelson LLP. Title Research’s head of business Anthony Allsopp and business

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Genealogy in the UK is an unregulated industry, with very few barriers to entry. As such, there are numerous firms of Heir Hunters, large and small, that can present themselves as reputable firms able to

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Genealogy in the UK is an unregulated industry, with very few barriers to entry. As such, there are numerous firms of Heir Hunters, large and small, that can present themselves as reputable firms able to

The autumn 2025 edition of Entitlement, Title Research’s news digest for legal professionals, is now available to download for free. Entitlement is a digital magazine produced by genealogical research and asset repatriation specialists, Title Research.

We are back with a new episode of ‘Topical Talks with Title Research’. This episode features Holly Miéville-Hawkins from Anthony Gold Solicitors. Title Research’s Legal Services Director, Charlotte Toogood, and Technical Manager, Simon Barber, join

The summer 2025 edition of Entitlement, Title Research’s news digest for legal professionals, is now available to download for free. Entitlement is a digital magazine produced by genealogical research and asset repatriation specialists, Title Research.

The removal of the Bona Vacantia list Inheritance fraud exposed

The sudden removal of the Bona Vacantia list from the GOV.UK website has sent ripples through the probate and estate administration sectors. At first glance, this might seem like an administrative change, but it marks

Complaints in estate administration are on the rise – but what’s really driving them? In this informative webinar, Anthony Allsopp, Head of Business at Title Research, will explore why non-professional Personal Representatives (PRs) face challenges

We are back with a new episode of ‘Topical Talks with Title Research’. This episode features Heledd Wyn from Rothley Law Limited. Title Research’s Legal Services Director, Charlotte Toogood, and Head of Business, Anthony Allsopp,

You think you’ve got it all wrapped up… then you find a bank account in Australia. Estate administration can be full of surprises. One moment you’re finalising paperwork, the next you’ve uncovered unknown shares in

The spring 2025 edition of Entitlement, Title Research’s news digest for legal professionals, is now available to download for free. Entitlement is a digital magazine produced by genealogical research and asset repatriation specialists, Title Research.

It is an increasing trend for overseas assets to form part of a UK estate, and if a Personal Representative is unaware of the differing processes involved in gathering these assets, it can extend the

Title Research is pleased to feature two guest authors for their latest blog post. Alexa Payet, Partner, and Jasmine Ivory, Senior Associate at Michelmores LLP, present a thought-provoking discussion on the sensitive topic of assisted

When administering an estate, are you always confident that all assets and liabilities have been accounted for? It can be difficult to ensure that the full extent of the estate has been identified. With over

Did you know that 70% of UK practitioners, including Solicitors and those helping clients with estate and wealth planning, have observed instances of financial abuse or suspected financial abuse? With this in mind, Title Research

Title Research is pleased to feature a guest author for their latest blog post. Andrea Pierce, Owner of Andrea Pierce Probate Services, presents a case study illustrating the Taper Relief scale. She is a qualified

The winter 2025 edition of Entitlement, Title Research’s news digest for legal professionals, is now available to download for free. Entitlement is a digital magazine produced by genealogical research and asset repatriation specialists, Title Research.

On Thursday 30 January at 12 pm, join Title Research’s Head of Business, Anthony Allsopp, alongside Emma Seaton and Raquel Ugalde from Stone King, as they discuss ‘Overseas Legacies & Foreign Estates’, including the traps

The Autumn 2024 edition of Title Research’s news digest, Entitlement, is now available. Entitlement is our industry focused magazine aimed at Solicitors and legal professionals. Our autumn edition is out now. This quarter we feature

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