Now in their fifth year, the awards celebrate probate solicitors and heir hunters of all sizes across the UK and globally, in categories including will writing, deputyship, client success and exceptional cases.
Among this year’s winners was Daniel Curran (pictured, right), founder of forensic genealogy firm Finders International, which took home the awards for Probate Research Firm of the Year for a fifth year in a row. Ramsdens Solicitors secured Best Probate Law Firm, while JP Estate Planning Ltd was recognised as Best Will Writing Firm.
Geoffrey Odds, company secretary of the International Association of Professional Probate Researchers and Genealogists (IAPPR) commented: ‘We’ve reached a point in time when probate researchers (or solicitors) are dealing with a glut of cases linked to the birth of many new nations declaring statehood from the 1930s to the 1960s…
‘While this has been a challenge for the industry, it’s hugely encouraging to see ever-increased collaboration between UK and global heir hunters, probate solicitors and support services honouring the legacy of those who have passed away outside their countries of origin.’
