• March 29, 2024
 The Gazette to hold focus groups for the probate sector

The Gazette to hold focus groups for the probate sector

The Gazette team is inviting legal professionals in the probate sector to take part in one of a number of focus groups being held across England.

The focus groups will concentrate on probate-related matters, specifically on placing deceased estate notices in The Gazette, and how The Gazette could improve its services to the probate sector. The Gazette recently fully digitised the submission process for deceased estate notices so that the website remains relevant for the legal sector both now and in the future.

Abigail Phillips, Product and Service Development Manager at The Gazette, said: “This is an excellent opportunity to meet other experts in your field and shape the services that will support your industry in the future. We hope the focus groups will provide an engaging and interesting discussion for everyone involved.”

The focus groups will be held in Norwich on Tuesday 11th August, London on Wednesday 12th August, and in York on Tuesday 18th August. The discussions are proposed to last approximately 2 hours, and a working lunch will be provided.

Each group will consist of a small number of probate professionals, with no advance preparation required. Places are limited, so to secure your place at one of the sessions, or to find out more, please email abigail.phillips@tso.co.uk, or call 01603 696716.

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Place deceased estates notices in The Gazette

As a probate solicitor or practitioner appointed to administer a will you want to do the absolute best for your clients. It makes good financial sense to protect them and yourself from unknown creditors by placing a deceased estates notice in The Gazette. It is considered best practice to do so under Clause 28 of the WIQS client charter set out by The Law Society.

Free guide to deceased estates notices for your clients

Get in touch for your free PDF guide to send to clients. It explains what deceased estates notice placement is and the benefits in an easy-to-understand way. Perfect when you are recommending it as part of your probate service. Email to request your free guide today.

 

What to do when someone dies

If you have reached this page because you’re a named executor of a will and wondering what to do next, then visit The Gazette’s step-by-step guide on what to do when someone dies and download the free checklist.

Why is it important to place a deceased estates notice in The Gazette?

Individual digital footprints are growing, leaving uncertainty about outstanding hidden debts and creditors. Deceased estates notice placement (also known as a Section 27 of the Trustee Act 1925 notice) allows you to advertise for any unknown creditors or beneficiaries to come forward and make a claim against the estate. The Gazette is the UK’s official public record, which is recognised legally as giving notice to all persons under the Documentary Evidence Act 1882 and therefore offers legal protection after the estate has been distributed.

Placing a notice

  • Create an account as an authorised notice placer and you can place a notice using our online form for convenience
  • Use our PO Box address if you would like anonymity – all post will be sent on to you
  • The Gazette can also arrange a local newspaper advert for added peace of mind
  • Multiple notices can be uploaded at the same time if needed
  • Find out more information on how to place a deceased notice on The Gazette website.

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Missing wills/next of kin notices

It is also possible to place next-of-kin notices in The Gazette, which can assist with searching for beneficiaries when the deceased has not left a will. To place a next-of-kin notice please contact us. Our customer services team is on hand to help on 0333 200 2434.

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