2024 proved to be another successful and interesting year for our legal supplier Blanchards. With the growth of the team and their appearance on Channel 4s Key To A Fortune, they have reached new levels of prosperity. In this lookback of their work in 2024 Callum Emmerson discusses the surprises they have come across.
2024 proved to be another successful and interesting year for our legal supplier Blanchards. With the growth of the team and their appearance on Channel 4s Key To A Fortune, they have reached new levels of prosperity. In this lookback of their work in 2024 Callum Emmerson discusses the surprises they have come across.
Learn how to accurately value an estate for probate in the UK with Blanchards step-by-step guide. In this article from Callum Emmerson you will understand the importance of estate valuation for inheritance tax, grant of probate, and fair distribution to beneficiaries.
In this article, Callum Emmerson of Blachards comments upon the UK rise in abandoned properties. This piece discusses the factors behind this increase including; economic shifts, legal issues, and overseas investments. Emmerson also talks of possible solutions.
Genealogy has gained significant popularity in the UK with many individuals choosing to explore their ancestry as a hobby. But there is a clear distinction between a hobbyist and a professional that offers their genealogist services to the legal sector. This article from Blanchards Inheritance outlines the key differences.
Probate genealogy is a specialized field focused on locating heirs when someone dies intestate (without a will), often misunderstood despite its significance. In this article Callum Emmerson of Blanchards Inheritance debunks some of those common myths for us.
Unclaimed inheritances in the UK can lead to complex legal procedures, often resulting in the assets being transferred to the Crown. This article from Blanchards explores the common reasons inheritances go unclaimed; including missing heirs, lost wills, and intestacy. The article briefly looks into the legal process of managing unclaimed estates, the role of the Bona Vacantia Division, and what happens when no rightful heirs are found. Learn how to prevent your client’s estate from becoming unclaimed and ensure their wishes are honoured.
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Blanchards discusses the complexities and opportunities of unclaimed estates, which are assets left behind by deceased individuals without clear heirs.
Reasons for unclaimed estates include lack of estate planning, unknown heirs, legal disputes, and absence of an executor.
UK Wills & Probate solicitors help clients distribute estates, but finding missing beneficiaries can be tricky. That’s where probate genealogy specialists come in.
Dealing with empty properties can be a complex and delicate task. Empty properties often come with a multitude of responsibilities, ranging from ensuring the security of the premises to managing the valuable assets left behind. In this challenging landscape, Blanchards stands as a reliable partner for wills and probate solicitors in the UK, offering comprehensive services that ease the burden of managing empty properties.
In the realm of wills and probate, one of the greatest challenges faced by legal professionals is tracing and identifying heirs and beneficiaries. As family structures become more intricate and global, the task of unravelling complex family trees can be overwhelming. In this article, we delve into the world of probate genealogy and explore how specialised companies, such as Blanchards Inheritance, can assist wills and probate legal professionals in uncovering hidden heirs and beneficiaries. By shedding light on this crucial aspect of estate administration, we aim to provide valuable insights and strategies for navigating the complexities of familial inheritance.
At Blanchards Inheritance Ltd, we understand the complexities and challenges involved in administering estates in the UK. As a specialist probate genealogy firm, we recognise the critical role of probate genealogy in estate administration and how staying abreast of best practices and emerging trends can help legal professionals manage the process efficiently and effectively.
Are you a wills and probate solicitor looking for a genealogy specialist to help trace executors who have moved abroad? This process is never easy across borders, but it doesn’t have to be challenging, as you’ll discover in this blog post.
Blanchards Inheritance is here to make the process easier for you by taking up all the administrative work. We have years of experience in this sector; hence, we can accurately evaluate a property and put it up for sale or auction.
In addition, we can handle the entire property management until the sale process is complete.
Blanchards formed in 2011, by Thanet born Adam Blanchard. Originally starting as a small family business of 2, Blanchards has now grown to a thriving international Heir Hunting firm with a large, skilled, and professional workforce. Moreover, we are about to receive national attention being heavily featured on a new primetime TV programme on a major UK channel.
Intestacy is a term frequently used in relation to discussing deaths, beneficiaries, and probate matters. Here we explain what intestacy is, and how it can apply depending on if you live in England or Wales.
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