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Mortality Statistics 2020

2020 saw the leading cause of death for males was COVID-19 with 40,995 deaths and accounting for 13.3% of all male deaths. For females the leading cause of death was dementia and Alzheimer’s disease with 45,922 deaths, accounting for 15.3% of all female deaths. 

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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.

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Estatesearch service extended to Society of Will Writers members

Society of Will Writers members are approved to access the Estatesearch Portal and services due to the SWW excellent training and regulation process

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Unoccupied Property Insurance

Estatesearch differ to many other Insurance Policy makers as we do not require a to routine inspection or visit to the property.

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Free Webinars hosted by Estatesearch – Missing Assets and 2021 CoP Matters

Join us this December as we host two free webinars, from expert speakers offering informative and knowledgeable discussion in two distinct area.

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Brits and Their Lost Pension Pots

73% of working people in the UK have multiple pension plans, and of this, 17% have lost track of one of these

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Estatesearch strengthens management team with three new hires

Estatesearch, specialists in simplifying and accelerating due diligence in estate administration, has appointed three new members of its management team.

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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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Experian Unclaimed Asset Register Search

Experian cites the most common reasons for losing touch with assets as change of address, illegal activity, failure to update your address details and death.

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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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Estatesearch Shortlisted for ‘Best Use of Technology’ Award

This “Best Use of Technology” listing recognises Estatesearch’s endeavours to deliver technology-led solutions to clients, providing an efficient and effective due diligence process.

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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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Webinar Notes: Probate Practitioners Handbook Updates

Access webinar notes and recording from our recent webinar with Professor Lesley King discussing upcoming 9th edition of PPH

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Estatesearch Partnership with Institute of Paralegals

Estatesearch extend full range of service to IoP membership.

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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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Probate Practitioners Handbook Updates

Free webinar with Professor Lesley King introducing changes in upcoming 9th edition of PPH

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SFE National Conference 2020

Estatesearch are pleased to be sponsoring the 2020 SFE National Conference

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Estatesearch awarded Innovate UK Funding

Estatesearch successfully secure co-funding from Innovate UK, in the development of AI tools for estate administration.

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Financial Sector: Education & Engagement

Working with financial service providers we’re committed to realising better client outcomes.

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Estatesearch Poll

92% Report Issues Obtaining Financial Information As Executor Or Deputy