At Estate Research, we help Private Client and Court of Protection practitioners manage estate administration and deputyship matters with greater efficiency, clarity and confidence.
Since 2001, we have supported solicitors, legal executives and professional advisers with genealogy and a broad range of probate services that assist with the administration of estates in the UK and internationally. While we are widely recognised for tracing missing heirs and beneficiaries, our support extends far beyond this.
Our role is to help professionals progress matters with confidence through practical, value-driven support that reduces risk, improves efficiency and eases pressure on internal teams. Many of our services are free or cost-neutral, helping firms operate more effectively, protect profitability and maximise commercial opportunities.
What distinguishes Estate Research is the combination of practical expertise, international capability and high-quality training. Alongside our probate research services, we help firms manage complex, cross-border and time-sensitive matters more effectively, supported by offices in Wigan, London, Edinburgh and Toronto and an established global network.
A defining part of our service is the award-winning Learning Hub, which has become one of the sector’s most valuable free training resources for legal professionals. Supported by webinars, live events and wider learning initiatives, it gives firms access to high-quality technical content that strengthens knowledge, builds confidence, and supports ongoing professional development across teams. This reflects our commitment not only to helping firms resolve individual matters, but also to enhancing internal training and long-term capability.
Above all, we aim to be a trusted partner to the firms we support — knowledgeable, responsive and easy to work with. Whether assisting on a straightforward matter or a complex international case, our focus is always on helping clients save time, reduce risk and achieve the best possible outcomes.
Key Services
Key Contact
Name: Dominic Hendry
Tel: 01942 826500
Email: pc@estateresearch.co.uk
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Address
102 Chapel Lane, Wigan, WN3 4HG
Estate Research have acquired new and recorded content from Gill Steel’s Lawskills to share via their award-winning Learning Hub. Back in June 2020 in the midst of the pandemic, Estate Research, one of the largest