News and industry insights
Protecting Vulnerable Elderly People from Scams and Fraud
Boost your legal practice with Estatesearch’s technology to protect vulnerable clients. Learn about Re-engage’s work combating isolation and fraud among older people.
Estate Planning Survey Uncovers more Quirky Inheritances
Gain exclusive insights from our recent Estate Planning Survey, uncovering a shared trend in both Canada and the UK.
Double Win for Estatesearch at The Probate Industry Awards
Estatesearch have been named Best Legal Industry Service Provider and Best Technology and Innovation Provider at the 2024 Probies.
Ease of Ordering for Overseas Bankruptcy Searches
In this article, Allan Hume, Customer Relationship Manager, discusses the importance of overseas Bankruptcy Searches.
Identifying Digital Assets in an Evolving Space
In this article, Ollie Wright, Head of Financial Institutions, explores the development and refinement of our Digital Asset Search.
Incapacity vs Capacity – ensuring equal rights in financial services
Ollie Wright, Head of our Financial Institutions Team discusses the issues that are affecting consumers. The Collaboration Journal, issue 16.
Estatesearch Uncovers Over £1.5 of Unknown Assets
In this article, Ben Furlong, Managing Director dives into how Estatesearch has uncovered well over £1.5 million of unknown assets on behalf of private client practitioners
Estatesearch sees ‘dramatic rise’ in share sales in probate
Estatesearch has seen a dramatic rise in UK share sales, confirming a 365% increase in holdings sold in 2023, amounting to over £14m.
LawNet Teams up with Estatesearch to Bring Benefits to Members
LawNet launched Estatesearch’s discounted searches to its members in June 2021. Now more than 60% of the network use Estatesearch’s services.
Ben Furlong Named in Inaugural O List
Estatesearch is celebrating as director Ben Furlong has been named as one of the legal industry’s first ‘O Listers’.
Supporting the Financial Industry in meeting Consumer Duty
We have a unique opportunity to help the financial industry support the needs of its customers and in meeting Consumer Duty.
Improving Outcomes for Vulnerable People When Consumer Duty comes into Play
In this article, we discuss the new FCA’s consumer duty principle which comes into force from the 31st July 2023.
The Weirdest Things Left in Wills
Our new research reveals the weirdest things left in Wills and provides insight into the estate planning processes of 2,000 UK residents.
Helping Financial Institutions Comply with Consumer Duty for Vulnerable People
Helping Financial Institutions Comply with Consumer Duty for Vulnerable People
How do you value shares for inheritance tax?
Valuing shares for inheritance tax can be complex and time-consuming, with hidden pitfalls and liability risks. In this article we dive into Estatesearch’s Share Services.
Shares in Probate – what you need to know
Dealing with shares in probate can add an extra level of complexity to processes. Find out how our expert Share Services can help.
The Experian Unclaimed Asset Register is closing. Continue to uncover lost and dormant assets with Estatesearch
Estatesearch’s Financial Profile Premium has been enhanced in response to the decommissioning of the Experian Unclaimed Asset Register
Share Search
Working with Equiniti, Computershare and Link Asset Services our financial asset search includes reliable share data across the FTSE 100 and is currently being extended to cover FTSE 350 companies.
Acquisition of Landmark Financial Asset Search
Estatesearch are delighted to announce our acquisition of Landmark Information’s Financial Asset Search.
British Wills & Probate Awards Success
Estatesearch win ‘Best Use of Technology’ at this years British Wills & Probate Awards.
Protecting Your Personal Data
As a Professional Executors or Deputy how can you protect your personal data from abuse when routinely sharing personal data and identity documents?