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Birchall Blackburn Ensures Estate Due Diligence with Estatesearch and Exizent
Discover how Birchall Blackburn, a leading North West law firm, uses Estatesearch and Exizent to streamline estate administration, uncover hidden assets, and improve client service. Partner Rosemary Johns shares how both platforms support probate and Court of Protection work, ensuring due diligence and delivering efficient, professional outcomes for clients.
Uncovering Unknown Assets in Estate Administration
Uncovering unknown assets is critical in estate administration. Learn how Estatesearch’s Financial Profile Service supports private client solicitors with asset discovery.
Why We Welcome the FCA’s Multi Firm Review
Ollie Wright, Head of Financial Institutions at Estatesearch, reflects on the FCA’s multi-firm review that links Consumer Duty with bereavement experiences. The report showcases industry progress, from improved communication and empathy to technological innovation—while identifying ongoing challenges. It marks a pivotal shift towards more consistent, compassionate support for vulnerable customers and their legal representatives.
Ask the Experts: Contentious Probate Trends and Insights
Daniel Edwards of Browne Jacobson shares expert insights on the rise in contentious probate and how to help avoid disputes.
Strengthening Consumer Duty Protecting Vulnerable Consumers Through Stronger Financial Regulation
Protecting vulnerable consumers is more important than ever. Ollie Wright, Head of our Financial Institutions Relationships team explores why strengthening Consumer Duty is vital for fair outcomes.
Section 27 Notices: What’s the Alternative?
Learn how No Section 27 notice insurance offers an alternative to traditional Section 27 notices, protecting personal representatives from future claims
Mitigating the Risk of Missing Wills
If a legal firm can’t guarantee they’ve located the most up-to-date Will, Missing Will Insurance protects executors, beneficiaries, and firms from legal risks and financial loss if a later Will is found.
Early Distribution Insurance
Protect against financial & legal risks with Early Distribution Insurance from Estatesure. Indemnify executors & beneficiaries from future estate claims.
How To Leverage Technology when Compiling Estate Accounts
Automate Estate Accounts to save time, reduce errors, and improve accuracy in probate. Discover how Exizent simplifies estate administration.
Unknown Life Insurance Policy Results in a Big Windfall for Charity
A hidden Life Insurance Policy worth £265K was uncovered through our Financial Asset Search, bringing a surprise windfall to beneficiaries.
Don’t Overlook Digital Assets
Ameer Buksh from Kingsley Bond Solicitors shares how the firm helps protect, manage, and transfer digital assets in estate administration.
Irwin Mitchell Share Asset Discovery Process
In this case study, Irwin Mitchell LLP explains how Estatesearch helped uncover hidden funds in a local council deputyship case.
Why We Need to Talk About Deceased Data Rights
Discover why extending data rights for deceased individuals in probate ensures fairness and support for families and legal representatives.
Relying on Estatesure’s Unoccupied Property Insurance
Jordan Rodwell from Fosters Solicitors in Norwich explains how the firm secure Unoccupied Property Insurance hassle free.
Estatesearch Launches Live Webinar Series
Estatesearch’s free webinars offer insights on compliance, client care, marketing, and stress management to help legal professionals thrive.
Providing Peace of Mind for Fosters Solicitors’ Clients
Jordan Rodwell explains how Fosters Solicitors secure Unoccupied Property hassle free.
Estate Administration Insurance Q&A
Estatesure’s estate administration insurance helps solicitors and executors manage risks, avoid costly claims, and protect against potential liabilities.
Estatesearch Expands Team Amid Rising Insurance Demand
EstateSearch is pleased to welcome Kevin Bonner as our Insurance Lead. With over 35 years of experience in the insurance industry, he brings a wealth of expertise to the team.
Estatesure Launched to Provide Legal Indemnity Cover
Estatesearch launches Estatesure, a subsidiary offering intermediary services for probate-related insurance and a variety of other policies.
The Importance of Checking the Probate Depository
Discover how Estatesearch’s Will search helped Kings Court Trust uncover a previously unknown Will, ensuring the correct distribution of the estate.
Vulnerability – It’s Complicated
A Q&A with Ollie Wright, Head of our Financial Institutions Team and expert trainer Helen Pettifer