This episode features Heledd Wyn and John Tunnard from Shakespeare Martineau. Title Research's Technical Manager, Simon Barber, joins them to discuss contentious probate. They discuss whether contentious probate is on the rise, what the drivers for this could be, will there be any lasting impact in the area as a result of the pandemic, and how contentious probate work crosses over into Court of Protection.

This episode features Elizabeth Ware and Andrew Mackie from Foot Anstey, as well as Nigel Merchant from Kings Court Trust. Title Research’s Head of Business, Anthony Allsopp, joins them to discuss charities as beneficiaries. They discuss how estate administrators should approach charities as beneficiaries, why charities need the information they request, charities in litigation, and more.

Title Research's Head of Business Anthony Allsopp is joined by Adrian Schuck, Senior Associate at The Wilkes Partnership LLP, and Nigel Merchant, Technical Manager at Kings Court Trust, in this podcast on Trusts. The episode covers Trust registration, the public's understanding of Trusts, and advice for legal professionals. 

In this episode, we explore the costs of challenging an Executor or Trustee in recovering legal fees from the estate or Trust. More specifically, we discuss and debate the interesting outcome of the recent Kenig v Thomson Snell & Passmore LLP case in relation to challenging estate administration legal fees. We also cover the steps involved in recovering legal fees from the estate or Trust, pricing methods, and the precautions Solicitors can take to avoid their fees being challenged by a client.

We're pleased to welcome back Michael Culver of Culver Law to the Topical Talks with Title Research podcast. Title Research's Head of Business, Anthony Allsopp, and Technical Manager, Simon Barber, join Michael to discuss predictions for the legal industry. More specifically, Michael shares how the industry has recently developed, his predictions for changes in the legal sector over the coming years, and the risks and challenges that the industry may face in the future.

In this podcast, Title Research is joined by Sarah Bolt, Managing Associate in the Private Client Resolution Team at Freeths LLP, and Natasha Dzameh, a St John's Chambers Barrister, to discuss claims for reasonable financial provision. The episode covers what reasonable financial provision is and who can make a claim, mediation and the likelihood of a case reaching court, practical steps for Private Client Practitioners to avoid clients' Wills being challenged, recent case updates, and more.

In this podcast, Title Research is joined by expert guest Michael Culver, Managing Director of Culver Law and Chairman of Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE). The episode covers professional memberships and Michael's role at SFE, including the principal aims and objectives of SFE, what the role of Chairman at SFE entails, the pros and cons of professional memberships, and the differing roles of regulatory vs non-regulatory bodies. As mentioned in the podcast, the SFE National Conference 2023 is taking place on 22nd June 2023. If you would like to find out more or book a ticket, please visit https://sfe.legal/NationalConference.

Title Research’s Head of Business, Anthony Allsopp, and Legal Services Director, Charlotte Toogood, are joined by special guest Ian Bond, Partner at Irwin Mitchell. In this episode, they speculate on what the future of Will Writing could look like. More specifically, the podcast covers:•  Whether Will writing should be regulated•  If the Wills Act 1837 provides enough protection for Testators•  The Law Commission Wills Project on reforming the law of Wills•  Digital assets and technology•  Plus more...

Title Research’s Head of Business, Anthony Allsopp, and Legal Services Director, Charlotte Toogood, are joined by special guest Jade Gani, CEO and Head of Private Client at Circe Law. In this podcast, we cover the popular topic of digital assets in estate planning and estate administration, including covering some practical advice for Private Client Practitioners. 

Title Research’s Head of Business, Anthony Allsopp, and Legal Services Director, Charlotte Toogood, are joined by special guest Ian Bond, Partner at Irwin Mitchell, to discuss the infamous topic of Probate Registry delays. More specifically, Ian covers:The current position at the Probate RegistryWhat is being done to reduce the delays and improve efficienciesInheritance Tax implications as a result of the delays