The rules of intestacy are a pre-defined order of who is entitled to inherit when someone dies intestate and are something we as a probate genealogy firm constantly receive queries about. As a reminder, only

Premiering on Channel 4 this Sunday, the series delves into the stories of individuals unexpectedly inheriting properties from distant relatives, showcasing the emotional decision-making process of whether to retain or sell their newfound assets. The

You may remember this story from last spring. The life story of Flight Sergeant Peter Brown, a World War II veteran who had died alone in London aged ninety-six with no known family, became front

The Unclaimed Estates List in England and Wales comprises estates of individuals who died without a valid will or known relatives to inherit their assets. If unclaimed after 30 years, the estate becomes Crown property

This week is Good Business Week, a campaign run by The Good Business Charter of which we are accredited – and proud – members. The Good Business Charter offers a straightforward accreditation process open to

The “cost of dying” in the UK has reached a record high, forcing some grieving families to sell belongings, tap into savings, or even borrow money, according to a report by insurer SunLife. Funeral costs

The question of “Who inherits when there is no valid will?” is one we frequently get asked. Articles on the rules of intestacy always generate interest. Whether it is people wanting to understand more about

𝟱𝟲% 𝗼𝗳 𝗨𝗞 𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 𝗱𝗼 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 – that’s the headline figure from a report earlier this year by The National Will Register on will writing in the UK. Just over 1,000 UK

What is Bereavement Support Payment and to whom is it relevant? Key things to know about it, though for many this will be just a refresher. Bereavement Support Payment is a lesser-known welfare benefit available

Who inherits if there is no valid will? The rules of intestacy are a pre-defined order of who is entitled to inherit when someone has passed away intestate. As a company, we get queries about

Anglia Research acts as consultants for the documentary “The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru” We were delighted to have a presence at the exclusive screening of the documentary film “The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru”

For the second consecutive year, Ipswich-based probate research firm Anglia Research were revealed as winners at the National Paralegal Awards (NPA’s) held last week at the Grand Hotel in Birmingham. Replicating last year’s success, the

This short film advises of a recent case where we assisted a Court of Protection solicitor to locate an estranged family member. In this case, we were instructed to find the client’s daughter whose whereabouts

Our Southport office-based Case Manager Carl Bargh took on a special fundraising challenge of abseiling down Liverpool Cathedral to raise money for Claire House Children’s Hospice at the end of July. You are probably thinking

Undertaking a comprehensive financial asset and liability search when administering an estate or dealing with a Mental Capacity case is not only best practice, but it can save a world of worry further down the

The rules of intestacy come into play when someone passes away intestate (without a valid will). They are effectively a pre-defined order of who is entitled to inherit. There is no way of altering the

Missing Beneficiary and Missing Will indemnity insurance products, whilst niche, are a key part of the estate administration process. They offer Personal Representatives (PR) protection from claims against them for a share of an estate

  This article was submitted to be published by Anglia Research as part of their advertising agreement with Today’s Wills and Probate. The views expressed in this article are those of the submitter and not

Sometimes it’s about more than just a job. The team here at Anglia Research demonstrated their people tracing expertise by locating the next of kin in response to an international media appeal. You may have

Articles on the rules of intestacy generate interest – whether it is people wanting to understand more about them for their personal lives or as part of their professional role, it’s a subject seemingly still

Six dedicated colleagues have successfully completed a fundraising project of walking a combined distance of just over 6,000 miles in less than a year, a distance further than the UK to Kenya! The finishing line

The rules of intestacy come into play in when someone passes away intestate (without a valid will). They are effectively a pre-defined order of who is entitled to inherit. There is no way of altering

“It’s too good to be true” – the most common objection any Probate Researcher faces when contacting those believed to be an entitled beneficiary following the death of a relative who didn’t leave a valid

Expert probate research firm Anglia Research were revealed as double winners at the National Paralegal Awards held on 22nd September at the Grand Hotel in Birmingham. In a first for the company, the team walked

Expert probate genealogy firm Anglia Research has entered into an exciting strategic partnership with Estatesearch, the UK’s leading provider of financial asset and liability searches. The partnership enables Anglia Research to introduce its legal firm