Best Probate Law Firm, Scotland: McClure Solicitors
Recognising the best support provided to probate researchers by a law firm. There are five awards for this category
Best Probate Law Firm, North of England: Ramsdens Solicitors
Best Probate Law Firm, Central England: Wilson Browne
Best Probate Law Firm, South England: Irwin Mitchell
Best Probate Law Firm, South East & London: Martin Tolhurst Solicitors
Recognising the best support provided to probate researchers by a law firm. There are five awards for this category
Best Probate Law Firm, Wales: Hugh James Solicitors
Antoine Djipka from ADD Associés, France
Best Property Clearance Firm: Just Clear
Best Probate Research Paralegal (Presented by Amanda Hamilton from NALP) : Emma Bell of Finders International
Recognising an individual whose professional skills as a probate researcher and a licensed paralegal are distinguished as exemplary.
Best Probate Deputyship Firm: Owl Guardian Services
Best Human Interest Story: Margaret Abbotts
Some stories uncovered by probate researchers touch people on an emotional level. It’s not about financial benefit, but about real-life stories and unexpected outcomes that are truly unique. This award recognises the most touching and heart-warming story of the year, emphasising the value for the role of probate researchers & solicitors.
Best International Probate Researcher: Carmelo Guarino
Probate research often requires detailed knowledge and specialist skills in understanding research methods not just here in the UK but in other parts of the world where beneficiaries need to be located. This award went to the researcher who has a proven record of remarkable results.
Best Community Contribution (Presented by Adam Huttly from Red Inc) : Tilly Bailey Irvine
Best Probate Research Insurance Provider: Aviva Legal Indemnities
Best UK Probate Research Firm: Danny Curran of Finders international
Recognising the firm who has consistently impressed with its results, standards and quality of service, committed to positively promoting the industry as well as being supportive to their clients.