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 by experts in the legal industry.
The spring 2026 edition features:
- LGBTQ+ Estate planning in practice: We’ve come a long way, but are not there yet by Emily Robertson, senior associate at Hanne & Co. As legal frameworks continue to evolve, it is easy to assume that equality in law has translated into equality in practice, yet Emily’s article highlights the more complex reality faced by LGBTQ+ clients in estate planning. It serves as a timely reminder for solicitors and private client practitioners to move beyond assumptions, approaching each case with sensitivity, precision, and a clear understanding of modern family structures.
- Redefining estate planning: How digitisation is transforming tradition by Caroline Sandiford, owner of Caroline Sandiford Professional Estate Planning. Caroline reflects on how embracing digitisation has transformed both practice and client experience. She challenges traditional, paper-heavy approaches, demonstrating how digital tools can enhance accessibility, accuracy, efficiency, and long-term security without compromising the personal relationships at the heart of estate planning.
- Dorant v Dorant: What missing fathers on birth certificates mean for intestacy by Title Research. In this article, we explore the complexities that can arise in intestacy cases where key documentary evidence, such as a father’s name on a birth certificate, is missing, using Dorant v Dorant as a compelling example. It highlights how gaps in historical records can create uncertainty around family relationships and entitlement, sometimes requiring Courts to consider wider evidence such as DNA, immigration records, and witness testimony.
- Heir Hunters: How to protect your inheritance by Title Research is a practical resource for solicitors and legal professionals to share with your clients, helping them understand what to look out for when approached by “Heir Hunters”. It explains how these firms operate, their typical fee structures, and the risks of signing agreements without full information.
Click here to download the spring 2026 edition of Entitlement.
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