When a Statutory Will is written on the behalf of an individual who has lost capacity, there are many things to be considered. Title Research’s new blog discusses when these Wills should be made, the application and execution process, and a Statutory Will case study. More specifically, it answers: What is a Statutory Will? Are […]Read More
In the latest episode of Title Research’s podcast, Topical Talks, Anthony Allsopp is joined by Caroline Miller, Partner and Head of Private Client Disputes at Wedlake Bell LPP, to explore the topic of claims against estates. As well as discussing testamentary freedom and an example intestacy case, they cover: Who can bring a claim against […]Read More
Join Title Research’s Head of Business, Anthony Allsopp, and Technical Manager, Simon Barber, for their next virtual seminar on Wednesday 18th May at 12pm. The duo will discuss some of the common pitfalls that their clients encounter when trying to manage complex assets, including timescales, cost, and risk. In addition to a live Q&A session, […]Read More
Companies are constantly changing; they may rebrand, merge, be acquired, or even cease to trade, which can result in shares being affected. In estate administration, if the Deceased owns shareholdings, it’s important to verify them to ensure they are correctly declared and able to be sold or transferred. Title Research’s blog looks into two well-known […]Read More
The spring 2022 edition of Entitlement, Title Research’s news digest for legal professionals, is now available to download completely free of charge. Entitlement is a digital magazine produced by genealogy and asset repatriation specialists, Title Research. It features informative and insightful articles, all written by experts in the legal industry. The spring 2022 edition of […]Read More
Personal Representatives are faced with a range of specialist providers who can help overcome challenges in estate administration. On Wednesday 20th April at 12pm, Title Research’s webinar will cover how best to approach client conversations when discussing challenges in estate administration, especially those that could benefit from specialist help. Technical Manager Simon Barber will cover: […]Read More
When someone dies without a will, it adds additional stress at a time that is already difficult. Legal professionals may come across complexities and delays when dealing with an intestate estate, but there are steps that can be taken to make the process run more smoothly for you and your clients. Title Research’s new blog […]Read More
Join Title Research for their upcoming virtual seminar on Wednesday 30th March at 12pm. Business Development Manager James Cameron and Technical Manager Simon Barber will be your hosts for this seminar. The duo will discuss how best to approach intestate estates, the risks and costs, and the process of resolving intestacies whilst managing client expectations. […]Read More
Missing Beneficiary Indemnity Insurance explained in Title Research’s latest blog
Due to the increasing complexity of family relationships, it is not always possible to find missing heirs during estate administration. Obtaining Missing Beneficiary Indemnity Insurance protects your clients should a missing or otherwise unknown beneficiary come forward after estate distribution. Title Research’s latest blog on Missing Beneficiary Indemnity Insurance covers: The types and cost of […]Read More
Join Title Research for their upcoming webinar on Wednesday 2nd March at 12pm – 12:30pm GMT. In this webinar, Title Research’s Technical Manager, Simon Barber, will share his knowledge and expertise on the sensitive subject of Statutory Wills. In addition to covering some interesting case studies, Simon will answer: What is a Statutory Will? What […]Read More
The winter 2022 edition of Title Research’s news digest, Entitlement, is now available and free to download. Entitlement’s latest edition features the following informative articles on current popular topics in the legal industry: ‘Acting beyond their powers: Removal of attorneys and deputies’. Holly Mieville-Hawkins, Senior Associate and Head of Mental Capacity at Michelmores LLP, discusses […]Read More
Title Research covers the extended legalisation of video Will witnessing
As of 11 January 2022, the initial legislation laid in 2020 that allows individuals in England and Wales to have their Wills witnessed virtually has been extended to 31 January 2024. The latest blog from Title Research discusses how the Wills Act 1837 has been amended to allow video witnessing and the potential risks to […]Read More
Title Research virtual seminar: missing beneficiary indemnity insurance
Title Research is back with their first interactive virtual seminar of 2022 on Wednesday 26th January at 12pm. Join Business Development Manager, James Cameron, and experienced Technical Manager, Simon Barber, as they explore the topic of Missing Beneficiary Indemnity Insurance in estate administration. The duo will discuss when Missing Beneficiary Indemnity Insurance is applicable when […]Read More
Genealogy and asset repatriation specialists, Title Research, recap on this year’s biggest headlines in the Wills and probate sector in their new informative content. 2021: The year in review blog Title Research’s latest blog looks at some of the most popular topics within the legal sector that they’ve followed throughout 2021, including: The legal sector […]Read More
When presented with a missing beneficiary, it can often be a time-consuming and strenuous task for Solicitors to locate the person, especially if overseas research is required. That’s why on Wednesday 8th December at 12pm, Title Research’s Technical Manager, Simon Barber, will outline some of the most common risks presented to legal professionals when faced […]Read More
Intestacy is rarely ever straightforward and can often lead to complications including, family disputes, unnecessarily high Inheritance Tax bills or the search for missing beneficiaries, just to name a few. On top of this, being unable to locate a next of kin makes the estate that much more difficult to administer. The latest blog from […]Read More
In their upcoming virtual seminar on Wednesday 24th November at 12pm, Title Research’s Technical Manager, Simon Barber, will cover a range of topics relating to the complexities that can arise from UK estates. The seminar will be delivered live allowing you the opportunity to pose questions as well as take part in polls on various […]Read More
Title Research’s Technical Manager, Simon Barber, will host their upcoming webinar on Wednesday 3rd November at 12pm. Simon will discuss the various stages of the estate administration timeline that could benefit from the help of a specialist to free up legal practitioners’ valuable time and progress matters efficiently. More specifically, the session will cover: Identifying […]Read More
Title Research’s latest blog discusses working with cross-border estates
In today’s modern world, it is increasingly more common to come across individuals who have acquired foreign assets throughout their lifetime. As a result of this, Solicitors are often presented with a whirlwind of challenges during the estate administration process due to a lack of expertise in working with these often-complicated overseas jurisdictions. In their […]Read More
The autumn 2021 edition of Entitlement, Title Research’s news digest, is now available for legal professionals to download completely free of charge. Entitlement is a digital magazine produced by genealogy and asset repatriation specialists, Title Research. It features informative and insightful articles, all written by experts in the legal industry. The autumn 2021 edition of […]Read More