Wills and Probate Law News Updates • London

Jun 8, 2023 • 3 mins read

Navigating Complex Family Trees: Uncovering Hidden Heirs and Beneficiaries in Estate Administration

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.

The power of giving: How you can help your clients make a lasting impact with a gift in their Will

May 22, 2023 • 3 mins read

Wills and Probate

The power of giving: How you can help your clients make a lasting impact with a gift in their Will

As solicitors and Will writers, you can help your clients leave a lasting impact on the world by making them aware of the option to include a charitable gift in their Will.

May 9, 2023 • 3 mins read

Wills and Probate

Exploring the Role of Probate Genealogy in UK Estate Administration: Best Practices and Emerging Trends for Wills and Probate Legal Professionals

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.

Top 3 Preferred Options for Selling Probate Property

Apr 12, 2023 • 3 mins read

Wills and Probate

Top 3 Preferred Options for Selling Probate Property

If you’re looking for a stress-free yet speedy option that guarantees a sale, Proffered is your best choice. Although some methods quote high prices, it’s important to note that they also come with high fees and take longer to sell. They also don’t guarantee sales, meaning you could lose a lot of time and money when they fall through.

<strong>Probate Delays: How Proffered Can Help Speed Up the Sale of a Probate Property</strong>

Mar 28, 2023 • 3 mins read

Wills and Probate

Probate Delays: How Proffered Can Help Speed Up the Sale of a Probate Property

Probate delays in the UK are at an all-time high. This can often be painstakingly inconvenient and frustrating for many seeking to sell homes inherited through probate. Luckily, Proffered can help speed up this process.

<strong>Retiring in the Sun – Finding Executors That Have Moved Abroad</strong>

Feb 1, 2023 • 3 mins read

Wills and Probate

Retiring in the Sun – Finding Executors That Have Moved Abroad

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.

<strong>How the Principal Probate Registry Was Born and How It Is Now</strong>

Jan 11, 2023 • 3 mins read

Wills and Probate

How the Principal Probate Registry Was Born and How It Is Now

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.

Nov 30, 2022 • 3 mins read

Wills and Probate

A History Of Blanchards

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.

What is intestacy? And how can it affect beneficiaries?

Nov 28, 2022 • 4 mins read

Wills and Probate

What is intestacy? And how can it affect beneficiaries?

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.

<strong>Tracing a Beneficiary? See How the UK’s Rising Cost of Living Affects Inheritance</strong>

Nov 15, 2022 • 6 mins read

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Tracing a Beneficiary? See How the UK’s Rising Cost of Living Affects Inheritance

The cost of living has skyrocketed in the last few months and thus is having a significant impact on the inheritance figures. But most people don’t understand how to work around the issue. Therefore, firms offering tracing and other inheritance-related services need to re-strategise how to advise their clients regarding making plans for their estates.

When a beneficiary cannot be found – What you can do?

Nov 1, 2022 • 3 mins read

Wills and Probate

When a beneficiary cannot be found – What you can do?

When a person dies their possessions and assets form an ‘estate’ this estate must then be distributed to the beneficiaries of the deceased. Here Tracing Direct will go through some of the steps involved in finding beneficiaries, and what you can do in the instances where beneficiaries are not able to be found.

Sep 28, 2022 • 3 mins read

Wills and Probate

The Case of Connie White

When it comes to family trees, there are often surprises hidden around every corner. What appears
on the surface to be a simple and direct family history search can quickly escalate into an
expansive and multi generational case, with beneficiaries that cross continents. It’s instances like
this that can often result in lengthy delays in case resolutions for solicitors and their clients. These
complications require the expertise of genealogical research, allowing for accurate identification of
missing beneficiaries and construction of often complicated family trees in order to identify rightful
heirs.

Sep 1, 2022 • 2 mins read

Wills and Probate

Will Aid’s Letter to the Editor

While we are no longer living with the restrictions once imposed due to Covid-19 and the subsequent worries brought on by the virus, for many of us, our lives remain far from care-free.

Every day we are faced with the devastating circumstances forced upon our Ukrainian neighbours and the consequences for wider Europe. Not only that, but closer to home we are experiencing a cost-of-living crisis, with bills and uncertainty continuing to rise.

Although many things seem uncertain, one thing which remains indisputable is the importance of having a will, ensuring people’s wishes and their loved ones are protected when they die. And that’s where Will Aid can help.

UK solicitors called on to help combat ongoing crises

Aug 16, 2022 • 2 mins read

Wills and Probate

UK solicitors called on to help combat ongoing crises

Charity will-writing scheme Will Aid is looking for more solicitors to sign up to this year’s campaign,
as the cost-of-living crisis and humanitarian disaster in Ukraine continues to put strain on its charity
partners.

Guardcover Launch Unoccupied Property “Block Policy” Solution for Solicitors

Aug 1, 2022 • 2 mins read

Wills and Probate

Guardcover Launch Unoccupied Property “Block Policy” Solution for Solicitors

Guardcover is delighted to announce the launch of our much anticipated Unoccupied Property Insurance Block Declaration Model, designed especially for Solicitors.

This brand-new approach allows you to quickly and simply insure multiple properties across your practice under a single policy; whether they have been left unoccupied in probate, deputyship, intestate, or even during the conveyancing process.

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