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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

Product / service updates

Active and Resigned Company Directorship Search

An active or resigned company directorship search will inform a personal representative of any current and previous appointments as a director, as well as the trading status of each registered company.

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What is a Financial Asset Search (FAS)?

Did you know that there is reported to be up to £1.2 billion of unclaimed assets in UK bank accounts, a figure which is increasing annually?

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The Importance of Carrying out an Anti Money Laundering Check on the Deceased when Administering an Estate

70% of firms are at risk by not conducting an Anti-Money Laundering Check on the Deceased when administering an estate.

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Acquisition of Landmark Financial Asset Search

Estatesearch are delighted to announce our acquisition of Landmark Information’s Financial Asset Search.

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British Wills & Probate Awards Success

Estatesearch win ‘Best Use of Technology’ at this years British Wills & Probate Awards.

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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?

Case studies

Timms Solicitors identify life insurance policy valued at £2,500

The Finanical Profile Service helps identify a previously unknown life insurance policy valued at £2,500

Case studies

Morr & Co Solicitors identify additional assets

The Financial Profile Service has helped Morr & Co Solicitors identify additional assets in a number of difficult matters. Most recently £60,000 in an unknown bank account.