‘WillSearch Cover’and
‘WillSearch Protect’ services bring together for the first time the research expertise of Title Research with the intelligent technology of the Certainty National Will Register. The Certainty National Will Register and Search services are endorsed by the Law Society of England and Wales.
When do I need WillSearch Cover?
- Your client can’t find a Will but is sure one was made
- When your client is not sure a Will was made
- When a copy of the deceased’s Will is found but your client is fairly
sure the Will was updated
- To reassure your client that you have used your best endeavours to
discover if a Will exists or that you hold the most recent Will
How can it help?
- Geographically searches solicitors closest to the deceased’s last knownaddresses and places where they may have made their Will using REACH
- Searches the Certainty National Will RegisterPlaces a missing Will notification on the Certainty Missing Wills Register
accessible to solicitors
- Requires minimum testator details to perform a search
- Totally respects the confidentiality of the testator – adheres to Article 8
of the Basel Convention
- Takes just 60 seconds to initiate a search
- Provides a low cost fixed price service which is chargeable to the client
- A fast efficient service that removes the logistical problems associated with a comprehensive manual search for a Will
£90 plus VAT.
When do I need WillSearch Protect?
- If your client cannot find a Will and you think the estate may qualify for distribution under the intestacy rules
- When the Personal Representative wants total reassurance against claims for incorrect distribution should a valid Will emerge at a future point
- Indemnity insurance is needed to protect the Personal Representative
against future claims on the estate
- Before you begin to administer the estate, use WillSearch Protect
for complete peace of mind
How can it help?
- Geographically searches solicitors closest to the deceased’s last known addresses and places where they may have made their Will using REACH
- Searches the Certainty National Will Register
- Places a missing Will notification on the Certainty Missing Wills register accessible to solicitors
- Contacts the deceased’s banks and/or building societies
- Checks the depository of the Principal Registry of the Family Division
- Organises a standing search at the Principal Registry to monitor any
applications for representation to the estate
- Advertises in the Will & Whereabouts section of The Law Society Gazette
- Advertises in newspapers local to the deceased’s address and up to two previous addresses
- Contacts members of the Institute of Professional Will Writers local to
the deceased’s last known address
- Obtains an insurance indemnity quotation. WillSearch Protect insurance is underwritten by Zurich
£199 + VAT and disbursements.
To find out more about WillSearch or to carry out a search please call us on 020 7332 9090 or email us at
info@titleresearch.com