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LGBTQ+ estate planning in practice: We’ve come a long way, but are not there yet

Emily Robertson TEP, Senior Associate, Hanne & Co. 13/08/2026 Emily Robertson TEP, Senior Associate, Hanne & Co. 13/08/2026

LGBTQ+ estate planning in practice: We’ve come a long way, but are not there yet

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Dorant v Dorant: What missing fathers on birth certificates mean for intestacy

Title Research 17/03/2026 Title Research 17/03/2026

Dorant v Dorant: What missing fathers on birth certificates mean for intestacy

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Bona Vacantia list reinstated: How this impacts the genealogy industry

Title Research 16/01/2026 Title Research 16/01/2026

Bona Vacantia list reinstated: How this impacts the genealogy industry

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Charging methodologies in probate research: Why fair pricing matters

Simon Barber, Technical Author at Title Research 18/09/2025 Simon Barber, Technical Author at Title Research 18/09/2025

Charging methodologies in probate research: Why fair pricing matters

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How Missing Beneficiary Insurance supports genealogical research

Simon Barber, Technical Author at Title Research 04/08/2025 Simon Barber, Technical Author at Title Research 04/08/2025

How Missing Beneficiary Insurance supports genealogical research

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The removal of the Bona Vacantia list: Inheritance fraud exposed

Title Research 16/07/2025 Title Research 16/07/2025

The removal of the Bona Vacantia list: Inheritance fraud exposed

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Intestacy cases: How genealogists identify the right beneficiaries

Simon Barber, Technical Author at Title Research 16/06/2025 Simon Barber, Technical Author at Title Research 16/06/2025

Intestacy cases: How genealogists identify the right beneficiaries

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Liam Payne’s intestacy: A tragic reminder of why estate planning matters

Title Research 19/05/2025 Title Research 19/05/2025

Liam Payne’s intestacy: A tragic reminder of why estate planning matters

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The consequences of advertising missing beneficiaries

Title Research 26/02/2025 Title Research 26/02/2025

The consequences of advertising missing beneficiaries

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Cross-border estates between Spain and the UK including FAQs

Roser Coll, Partner at Temis & Co 21/11/2024 Roser Coll, Partner at Temis & Co 21/11/2024

Cross-border estates between Spain and the UK including FAQs

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Understanding intestacy and probate genealogy: Common myths explained

Title Research 20/08/2024 Title Research 20/08/2024

Understanding intestacy and probate genealogy: Common myths explained

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How to find missing beneficiaries - Distributing rightful Inheritance

Title Research 03/07/2024 Title Research 03/07/2024

How to find missing beneficiaries - Distributing rightful Inheritance

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Intestacy in Scotland: Understanding Scottish succession rules

Title Research 04/04/2024 Title Research 04/04/2024

Intestacy in Scotland: Understanding Scottish succession rules

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Rules of intestacy flowchart

Title Research 23/07/2023 Title Research 23/07/2023

Rules of intestacy flowchart

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Modern families and intestacy: The importance of verifying a family tree

Title Research 05/04/2023 Title Research 05/04/2023

Modern families and intestacy: The importance of verifying a family tree

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Understanding Bona Vacantia in England & Wales vs. Scotland

Title Research 14/02/2023 Title Research 14/02/2023

Understanding Bona Vacantia in England & Wales vs. Scotland

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Mitigating risk on intestacy: Distribution examples and complex case studies

Title Research 17/03/2022 Title Research 17/03/2022

Mitigating risk on intestacy: Distribution examples and complex case studies

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No Will nor next of kin – what are my options?

Title Research 21/11/2021 Title Research 21/11/2021

No Will nor next of kin – what are my options?

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