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Kate Garraway Announced as Probies Host for 2024 Ceremony

The Probate Industry Awards is delighted to announce the much-loved broadcaster and journalist Kate Garraway will be the host for the upcoming 2024 ceremony. The Awards, set to take place on the 18th April 2024, will see Kate Garraway lend her unique brand of charisma and warmth to an evening dedicated to honouring excellence within the probate industry.

With more than thirty years in the media, Kate’s extensive and illustrious career in television and radio, coupled with her dynamic presence as a journalist, has showcased her talents across the various platforms we have become accustomed to. Kate has become an integral part of the British broadcasting landscape from her early days at ITV News Central to her roles at ITV News Meridian, the BBC 24-hour News Channel, and Sky News Sunrise. Her transition to morning television, hosting GMTV and later becoming one of the main hosts on Good Morning Britain, solidifies her status as a trusted and beloved figurehead in the media.

Having accepted to host the Probies initially in 2023, Kate’s remarkable career history and distinctive ability to host and connect with her audience brand her as an exceptional choice to lead the Awards this year, and we are honoured to be able to announce her participation.

The Probate Industry Awards 2024 promises to be a once again sold-out night of glamour and celebration – a fitting tribute to the incredible achievements of the legal maestros, researchers, and vital industry allies with whom we acknowledge and stand by. We anticipate the return of familiar faces and the warm welcome of new ones as we persist in honouring excellence within the ever-evolving landscape of probate. 

The Probate Industry Awards, known as ‘The Probies’ and founded by Meerkat PR, is an awards ceremony dedicated to recognising and celebrating those working within the Probate Industry. For any enquiries, please contact the team at [email protected]. 

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2023 AWARDS

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DS Researchers: Proud Sponsor of the 'Best Deputyship Firm' Award Category at the UK Probate Research Awards

As one of the leading Probate Research firms in the UK and internationally, DS Researchers is thrilled to be sponsoring the 'Best Deputyship Firm' award category at this year's UK Probate Research Awards. This is our first time participating in the ‘Probies’, and we are honoured to be involved in recognizing the important work of the deputyship firms across the country.

Deputyship work is a critical part of the legal industry that often goes unrecognised. These firms play a crucial role in helping those who are unable to manage their financial affairs and personal welfare due to physical or mental incapacity. It is a challenging area of law that requires a high degree of expertise, empathy, and dedication.

At DS Researchers, we understand the importance of this work and the value it brings to individuals and families who are facing difficult circumstances. We are proud to be associated with the firms that have been nominated in this category, and we wish them all the best of luck.

We are also delighted to have our own Richard Eglan nominated in one of the categories. Richard is an integral part of our team, and we are thrilled that his contributions have been recognized. He will be announcing the winner of the 'Best Deputyship Firm' award on-stage on the night and is excited to be doing so.

As a sponsor, we are committed to promoting excellence in the legal industry and recognize the significant contribution made by the finalists in this category. We believe that recognizing their hard work and dedication will encourage others to continue to provide the highest levels of service to their clients.

In conclusion, we would like to express our heartfelt congratulations to all the finalists of the 'Best Deputyship Firm' award category. Your commitment to excellence is a testament to the values of the legal profession, and we are proud to be associated with you. We look forward to celebrating your achievements on the night!

DS Researchers find heirs & distribute assets to their rightful next of kin. To read more, please visit our website at: https://www.dsresearchers.co.uk/. Alternatively, you can contact us at: [email protected] or phone us on: +44 (0)1482 658635.

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Finders International honoured to be a part of the 5th Probate Research Awards 2023

Finders International is delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for a number of awards at the for the Probate Research Awards, including Best UK Probate Research Firm. This recognition is a testament to our commitment to providing exceptional probate research services to our clients.

In addition to being shortlisted for the award, Finders International is proud to sponsor the Outstanding Achievement in International Probate Research category at this year's event. As a leading provider of probate research services, we believe in supporting the development of the industry and recognising the outstanding work of our colleagues and peers.

The Outstanding Achievement in International Probate Research award recognizes the exceptional performance, innovation, and professionalism of probate research firms operating internationally. We understand the challenges involved in conducting probate research across different jurisdictions, and we believe that this award is a vital platform for promoting best practices and recognizing outstanding achievements in this field.

At Finders International, we have a team of experienced probate researchers who have worked on cases in numerous countries around the world. We understand the complexities involved in conducting research across different legal systems, cultures, and languages. We believe that our international experience and expertise enable us to provide the highest standard of probate research services to our clients. We are honoured to be shortlisted for the Best UK Probate Research Firm award and to sponsor the Outstanding Achievement in International Probate Research category at this year's Probate Research Awards. We believe that these awards are an important platform for promoting best practices and raising awareness of the challenges involved in conducting probate research.

Danny Curran, Managing Director of Finders International comments, “These nominations are a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team, who strive to provide the highest standard of probate research services to our clients. We are proud to be part of an industry that plays a crucial role in helping families and individuals access their rightful inheritance, and we look forward to celebrating the achievements of our colleagues and peers at the event."

We would like to extend our congratulations to all of the short listers and wish them the best of luck. We look forward to celebrating the achievements of the probate research industry at the event on the 20^th April.

Finders International is a leading probate research firm who tracing heirs to estates, property and assets. Our expert genealogists and probate researchers have worked on cases around the world, providing accurate and reliable research, excellent customer service, and a deep understanding of the complexities involved in probate research. For more information, please visit our website: www.findersinternational.co.uk.

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The Regulatory Body for Probate Genealogy Services sponsors the Probate Research Awards

The International Association of Professional Probate Researchers (IAPPR) is thrilled to announce our sponsorship of the International Probate Researcher of the Year award at the upcoming UK Probate Research Awards.

As an organisation dedicated to promoting the highest standards of professional probate research, it is our honour to recognize and celebrate the achievements of the most outstanding researchers in the industry. The International Probate Researcher of the Year award recognizes excellence in probate research on a global scale, highlighting the invaluable contributions of probate researchers in identifying heirs and beneficiaries, locating missing heirs, and uncovering genealogical information.

At IAPPR, we are committed to promoting professional development, sharing best practices, and encouraging collaboration among our members. We believe that by recognizing and supporting excellence in our field, we can continue to advance the probate research industry and provide the highest level of service to our clients.

We encourage all members of the probate research industry, including genealogists, lawyers, and forensic researchers to participate in the UK Probate Research Awards. By celebrating the achievements of our colleagues, we can strengthen our industry, enhance our professionalism, and promote the highest ethical standards.

We look forward to the awards taking place at One Great George Street on the 20^th April and wish all nominees that very best of luck.

If you would like to contact the IAPPR for any information or advice, visit www.IAPPR.org or contact +44 (0)20 3859 4426 or [email protected].

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2022 Awards

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Tower Street Finance – a deep dive into our sponsor for The Unsung Hero award category

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Estatesearch recognising Private Deputyship Firms for the 2022 Probies

Estatesearch is delighted to be sponsoring the ‘Best Private Deputyship Firm’ award at the UK Probate Research Awards. This award recognises the vital role that deputyship firms perform in safeguarding the affairs of vulnerable clients. It rewards the important work they do in this specialist field and honours the trust and sensitivity of their role.

This is an area of great importance to Estatesearch, as one of our main aims is to protect vulnerable individuals such as those who lack mental capacity. We work with deputies up and down the country to achieve this through our comprehensive and efficient services, such as our Financial Profile Service which identifies missing assets in estates whilst mitigating risk.

For more information on any of our services, visit our website www.estatesearch.co.uk, email [email protected] or call us on 0330 900 1700.

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