2021 Awards
WINNERS
Best Probate Law Firm: Scotland
Winner: TC Young (Glasgow)
Highly Commended: Sturrock Armstrong Thomson
Best Probate Law Firm: Wales
Winner: Hugh James
Highly Commended: New Law
Best Probate Law Firm: North England
Winner: Ramsdens Solicitors LLP
Highly Commended: Chadwick Lawrence LLP
Best Probate Law Firm: Central England
Winner: Wright Hassall
Highly Commended: Pickerings (Tamworth)
Best Probate Law Firm: London & South-East
Winner: Brachers LLP
Highly Commended: Martin Tolhurst
Best Probate Law Firm: South England
Winner: Co-op Legal Services (Bristol)
Highly Commended: Charles Russell Speechlys
Best Young Wills and Probate Professional
Winner: Paige Gouldthorpe – Fosters Solicitors LLP
Highly Commended: Holly Radcliffe – Harrison Drury
Best Property Clearance Firm
Winner: Cullen’s Clearance Ltd
Highly Commended: Just Clear
Best Probate Research Paralegal
Winner: Amy Cox – Finders International
The Unsung Hero Award
Winner: Ilinca Mardarescu – Aston Bond
Highly Commended: Rachel Jones – Aston Bond
Best Community Contribution
Winner: The firm – Aston Bond
Highly Commended: Lorna Fleming – Finders International Ireland
Best Private Deputyship Firm
Winner: Bennett & Brown Deputyship Services
Highly Commended: Professional Deputies
Best International Probate Researcher of the Year
Winner: Amy Crabill Lay – American Global Heir Search
Highly Commended: Ryan Gregory – Finders International
Outstanding Achievement in International Probate Research
Winner: Jan-Mathis Holstein – GEN GmbH
Highly Commended: Antoine Djipka – ADD Associes
Best UK Probate Research Firm
Winner: Finders International
Highly Commended: Harrisons Harrisons Research & Genealogy
Best Human Interest Story
Winner: Amy Fabris – Story from Finders International
Best Probate Research Insurance Provider
Winner: AVIVA
2020 Awards
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.
2019 Awards
Best Probate Law Firm 2019
Recognising the best support provided to probate researchers by a law firm. There are five awards for this category
UK (Scotland) McClures Solicitors
UK (North) Ramsdens Solicitors
UK (Central) Blake Morgan Solicitors
UK (South) Coole Bevis Solicitors
UK (London) Blandy & Blandy Solicitors
Best International Probate Researcher of the Year 2019
Recognising an individual’s skill at their job
Ryan Gregory – Finders International
Best Property Clearance Firm 2019
Awarded to a firm who can demonstrate compliance and excellence in this essential area of work
Best Probate Research Paralegal 2019
This Award is presented to an individual whose professional skills as a probate researcher and a licensed paralegal are recognised as exemplary.
Award Presented by Amanda Hamilton, CEO of NALP
Katie Watson – Finders International
Best Human Interest Story 2019
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.
Award presented by David Stoch of Meerkat PR
Amy Cox (Finders International) & Lawrence Taylor
Best Community Contribution 2019
Recognising an individual/organisation that has made a considerable and special contribution to the community.
David Lockwood – Finders International
Best Probate Research Insurance Provider 2019
Insurance companies cover risks against claims on estates. These risks are only accepted after an approved probate research firm has finalised their report. This award goes to the insurance company who provides the most efficient and effective cover in this specialised field.
Outstanding Achievement in International Probate Research 2019
Recognising an individual’s contribution to the industry.
Award Presented by Jez Frampton, Global CEO of Interbrand – a hugely successful international company that delivers exceptional results through branding and corporate strategies.
Jan-Mathis Holstein GEN (Germany)
Best Private Deputyship Firm 2019
Private Deputyship firms perform a vital role in safeguarding the affairs of vulnerable clients. This award honours an outstanding provider in this trusted and sensitive area of work.
Best UK Probate Research Firm 2019
Quite simply, this award goes to the firm who has consistently impressed with its results, standards and quality of service.
