Topical Talks with Title Research

May 28 2024 33 ep. 28 mins 24
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Topical Talks with Title Research is a podcast for legal professionals working in the probate sector. In each episode, Title Research speaks to a highly regarded individual from the industry. They discuss their specialism in detail and look at current topics of interest within the sector. Upcoming topics will include insurance within the probate sector, Spanish vs English probate law, mental capacity law and contentious probate. [email protected]

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Episode 33: Topical Talks with Title Research - Heledd Wyn and John Tunnard of Shakespeare Martineau on Contentious Probate - episode 33

May 28 2024 30 mins  
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

Episode 32: Topical Talks with Title Research – Elizabeth Ware & Andrew Mackie of Foot Anstey on charities as beneficiaries – Episode 32

Nov 20 2023 31 mins  
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,

Episode 31: Topical Talks with Title Research - Trusts with Adrian Schuck of The Wilkes Partnership - Episode 31

Oct 18 2023 27 mins  
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. 

Episode 30: Topical Talks with Title Research - Sarah Bolt & Natasha Dzameh on challenging estate administration costs - Episode 30

Sep 19 2023 23 mins  
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 esta

Episode 29: Topical Talks with Title Research - Michael Culver of Culver Law with Legal Industry Predictions - Episode 29

Aug 14 2023 20 mins  
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 ove

Episode 28: Topical Talks with Title Research – Sarah Bolt and Natasha Dzameh on Reasonable Financial Provision - Episode 28

Jul 19 2023 28 mins  
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

Episode 27: Topical Talks with Title Research - Michael Culver of Culver Law on Professional Memberships - Episode 27

Jun 12 2023 30 mins  
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 dif

Episode 26: Topical Talks with Title Research - Ian Bond of Irwin Mitchell on the future of Will Writing - Episode 26

May 15 2023 24 mins  
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

Episode 25: Topical Talks with Title Research - Jade Gani of Circe Law - Episode 25

Apr 06 2023 28 mins  
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. 

Episode 24: Topical Talks with Title Research - Ian Bond of Irwin Mitchell on Probate Registry Delays - Episode 24

Mar 21 2023 19 mins  
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