Introducing the spring 2024 edition of Entitlement

The spring 2024 edition of Title Research’s news digest, Entitlement, is now available and features the following articles:

The gift that keeps on giving: Charities as beneficiaries by Andrew Mackie, Managing Associate, and Elizabeth Ware, Senior Associate, from Foot Anstey. They discuss charities as beneficiaries, including what to expect when a Will leaves a portion of the estate to a charity. The article also covers why charities may choose to litigate.
The history of UK surnames and the impacts on genealogy by Chris Eickhoff, Case Manager at Title Research. The article includes an overview of UK surnames’ origins, the challenges we face when conducting genealogical research, and the emergence of new surnames.
What is escheatment? by Title Research. We often deal with estates that include US assets that have become dormant and therefore escheated to the relevant state. It’s important to understand the complex process of escheatment so that you can ensure your clients receive their maximum inheritance.