The government’s long-awaited consultation on family law reform has been welcomed by The Estate Registry (TER). However, the leading UK provider of end-of-life admin services, including NotifyNOW, Settld and InheritNOW, cautions that cohabitees should always

Modern estate administration, like many sectors, is reaping the benefits of digitisation by gaining efficiency in workflows, saving time in procedural matters, and eliminating repetitive tasks. Where traditional methods rely on hard copies and manual

The Estate Registry (TER), a leading UK provider of end-of-life admin services, including NotifyNOW and InheritNOW, welcomes the launch of a new digital tool from the University of Edinburgh to help people deal with the

When a bereavement occurs, families face an avalanche of practical and emotional challenges. At such moments, delays and administrative hurdles can deepen distress – especially when it comes to managing a deceased person’s financial affairs.

Estate disputes are not always about the will. Administrative stress can also create conflict, as executors face heavy workloads, emotional pressure, and liquidity challenges that strain families and beneficiaries. A major but often overlooked burden

An officially documented increase in probate caveats highlights a growing number of disputes between families handling estates, according to The Estate Registry (TER). A caveat is entered when an individual intends to dispute the validity

In estate administration, expectations that surround the role of executor can create challenges. An executor may find themselves with limited liquidity while expenses fall due and beneficiaries expect progress. With building pressures, estates can become

Phillips & Cohen Associates (PCA) a global leader in deceased account management, has today welcomed the publication of UK Finance’s updated Bereavement Principles, praising the significant industry-wide collaboration and consensus achieved while calling for further

In estate administration, establishing legal authority is more than a process checkpoint or formality. It is a continuous control that forms the foundation of every stage of administration. Without a solid foundation that ensures each

Cohabitation has become an increasingly common form of family life in the UK, yet the legal framework governing the rights of cohabiting couples – particularly in relation to pensions – is often misunderstood, says The

A growing number of adults in their 20s, 30s and early 40s believe estate planning is something to worry about later in life – assuming it only matters once they own property, have significant savings,

No longer confined to filing cabinets, safe deposit boxes and traditional documentation, the wealth of an estate today is increasingly held in digital form, within online accounts protected by passwords and private keys. As digital

The Estate Registry (TER) welcomes the introduction of a statutory entitlement which applies when the mother or primary adopter of a child dies within the first year of its birth or adoption. The legislation provides

FuneralExperts.com, the UK’s leading independent and impartial frontline bereavement support service, has announced a new partnership with The Estate Registry’s services NotifyNOW and InheritNOW to transform the way families are supported following a death –

When X Factor winner Matt Terry (pictured) revealed that he had been “grieving himself” while at the height of commercial success, it struck a chord far beyond the entertainment world. Speaking on the second episode

The Estate Registry (TER) has backed calls from the House of Lords to change the rules governing the payment of Inheritance Tax (IHT). Peers have argued that the current system is outdated, overly complex, and

Loss is never easy. When a loved one passes, families and executors may find themselves coping with the complex stages of grief while also navigating the practical burdens of estate administration. These tasks may include

The Estate Registry (TER), which provides a suite of end-of-life admin services, has launched a new partnership with probate specialist Kings Court Trust (KCT), which will ensure better admin support for thousands of grieving families

The Estate Registry (TER), which provides a suite of end-of-life admin services, broadly welcomes the recent resumption of the publication of the Bona Vacantia list by the government as a step toward greater transparency in

The start of a new year is often associated with fresh beginnings and a reshaping of priorities. It is also a period when finances are scrutinised, as the aftermath of festive seasonal spending, personal tax

The Estate Registry (TER), which provides a range of end-of-life admin services, including InheritNOW, LegacyNOW, and bereavement notification services NotifyNOW and Settld, has said fee increases for documents announced by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ),

The Chancellor’s plans to bring unused pension pots into Inheritance Tax scope is likely to distort retirement planning and diminish incentives to save in future. That’s the warning from The Estate Registry, which provides Inheritance

The Estate Registry (TER), the UK’s leading provider of digital estate management and bereavement notification services, has today urged all credit and financial service providers to offer streamlined bereavement support options to their customers. The

Probate is a complicated process at the best of times and the landscape is continually shifting. In recent years it has been marked by a small but notable increase in the number of cases that