Topical Talks with Title Research Topical Talks with Title Research

Jade Gani joins Title Research for an interesting discussion on technology in the Wills and probate sector. More specifically, the podcast explores the role of technology in the industry adapting to the COVID-19 pandemic, how technology can be utilised to improve efficiency and reach broader audiences, the soft skills Private Client Practitioners need to adopt to offer a better client experience, and more.

In episode ten of Topical Talks, Anthony Allsoppp of Title Research was joined by Nigel Merchant, Technical Manager at Kings Court Trust to discuss the biggest industry news stories from 2020. They discuss the pandemic's impact on the industry, as well as some other popular topics from throughout the year. Topics of conversation including adapting to working from home, the remote witnessing of Wills and online submissions for probate applications.

Episode 9 of Topical Talks with Title Research features Ben Furlong and Jonathan Upton from legal tech provider, Estatesearch. In this episode, we discuss how Estatesearch gives legal practitioners an additional level of due diligence, the use of technology and how it can help you work quicker and more efficiently, the growing desire in the industry to serve grieving clients better, and more.

In this episode of Topical Talks, Title Research are joined by Michael Culver. Michael is Chairman of Solicitors for the Elderly and a Partner at Bolt Burdon Solicitors. We talk about what Michael's role as Chairman of Solicitors for the Elderly entails, challenges facing legal professionals specialising in elderly client law, how the industry has developed, predictions for changes in the legal sector and more.

Caroline Miller of Wedlake Bell LLP joins Anthony Allsopp, Head of Business at Title Research, to explore the topic of claims against estates. As well as discussing testamentary freedom and an example intestacy case, they cover:Who can bring a claim against an estate?How the Inheritance Act 1975 could be used to make a claimHow a claim against an estate can be avoided/defendedThe importance of practitioners encouraging openness with their clients

Nigel Merchant, Technical Manager at Kings Court Trust, joins Anthony Allsopp, Head of Business at Title Research, to explore a few of the biggest industry news stories from 2021. They discuss technology and innovation in the legal sector, video Will witnessing, and improvements to MyHMCTS for probate practitioners.