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Four top will-writing companies take ‘noticeable’ share of the market

Research has found that the top will-writing companies in the UK are taking a ‘noticeable’ share of the market.

March 4, 2020

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Sister and niece win court battle over woman’s fortune

The sister and niece of a widow have won a legal battle over her estate, according to a recent article in the Daily Mail

March 4, 2020

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Jail term possibility for man who gave away his brother’s fortune

A window cleaner is facing jail after he gave away his dead brother’s fortune to the poor, according to a recent story in the Daily Mirror.

March 4, 2020

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Finders International wins best company at UK Probate Research Awards 2020

Finders International was named at the best UK probate research company for the second year in a row at this year’s UK Probate Research Awards on 6 February 2020.

February 17, 2020

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New online service for probate applications

Legal professionals can now access an online service to apply for probate, intestacy or a Grant of Letters of Administration, the Law Society has announced.

January 28, 2020

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Virgin Islands sues Epstein Estate

The late Jeffrey Epstein’s estate is being sued by the US Virgin Islands over his alleged widespread sex abuse, Reuters reported last week.

January 27, 2020

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Mother loses appeal for loan reclaim from son’s estate

The Financial Reporter highlighted an interesting recent court case where a mother lost out on the reclamation of an outstanding loan when her son died because of a lack of evidence.

January 24, 2020

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Judge criticises inheritance legal costs

A High Court judge has said he was astonished by the costs estimate of £74,000 for a one-day hearing about an application in a dispute over inheritance.

January 22, 2020

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Listen to Daniel Curran on Mornings with Kaye Adams | BBC Radio Scotland

During his talk with Kaye Adams on the BBC Radio Scotland Morning show, Daniel Curran shares some outstanding cases that he has encountered in his 30+ years of experience in the industry. Including one which left a grandson with a winning lottery ticket.

January 20, 2020

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