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The Search is on – supporting contentious probate teams
John Tunnard, Legal Director at Shakespeare Martineau explores how Estatesearch support them on contentious and non-contentious probate cases

Protecting Vulnerable People in Court of Protection Cases
Paige Gouldthorpe, specialises in Court of Protection cases, providing compassionate legal support to safeguard vulnerable individuals.

Managing Expectations During Probate
In this case study, James O’Toole from John Fowlers Solicitors emphasizes easing the burden of probate so clients can focus on remembering their loved ones.

Helping Firms Maximise the Potential of their Will Bank
Estatesearch has launched a new Will Bank Management Service to help private client practitioners manage data more efficiently.

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.

Due Diligence in Probate
Emma Davies, Solicitor at Masefields explains how Estatesearch support the private client team with due diligence processes in probate.

Managing Complex Probate Cases
Kate Rutherford, Head of Probate at Marc White & Co explains how Estatesearch helps her team deal with complex cases.

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.

ID & Pre-Distribution Checks Q&A
Estatesearch offers ID and insolvency checks to satisfy AML regulations and meet recommendations when it comes to Pre-Distribution

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 Uncovers Unknown Assets for Trethowans
In this case study, Rebeka Clarke from Trethowans highlights how Estatesearch’s Financial Profile Search revealed £14,000 in previously unknown assets.

Helping Harper Macleod Identify Assets in Executry cases
In this case study, Harper Macleod showcases how Estatesearch’s Financial Profile search uncovered six bank accounts holding hundreds of thousands of pounds, along with an annuity.

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’.

Better understanding clients’ financial affairs
Estatesearch provide peace of mind for Will & Probate Services, supporting them in better understanding their clients’ financial affairs.

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.

Helping Fosters Solicitors Ensure Good Outcomes for Vulnerable Clients
We are working with a sensitive area of the law where we find out everything about a client and it is important that we can establish the facts and respect privacy at the same time. Estatesearch’s services enable us to find out everything we need to know and no more. It means we can offer a better and more sensitive service to our clients.

Peace of Mind in Identifying Assets & Liabilities
Monan Gozzett work with Estatesearch in identifying assets and liabilities in probate cases, to ensure nothing is overlooked.