Court of Protection Services
We can support Court of Protection Practitioners with genealogy and missing people solutions.
What we do
When a person loses capacity, managing their financial affairs can become complex. You may need to confirm family relationships, identify next of kin, or locate missing relatives.
Title Research supports Court of Protection matters with clear and reliable research. We help you establish the full family picture, so you can make informed decisions in your client’s best interests.
When do you need support?
Court of Protection cases often involve uncertainty around family structure or entitlement. You may need our help when:
Next of Kin are unknown or unclear
Family members are estranged or uncontactable
A Deputy needs to confirm who should be consulted
There are concerns around safeguarding or financial decisions
Documentation is missing or incomplete
We help remove uncertainty and move forward with confidence.
Why choose Title Research
We carry out detailed genealogical research to identify and verify family members.
Our team will:
Reconstruct the family tree
Identify close and extended relatives
Confirm relationships using official records
Document key life events such as births, marriages, and deaths
This gives you a clear and accurate view of the family, which is essential when making decisions on someone’s behalf.
A sensitive and ethical approach
Court of Protection cases often involve vulnerable individuals and complex family dynamics.
We take a careful and respectful approach at every stage. Our work is guided by our commitment to fairness, transparency, and ensuring the right people are identified and informed.
How it works
We aim to keep the process straightforward and transparent.
Initial review
We begin with a free initial review of your case.
Assess information
We assess the information available and outline the next steps.
Clear proposal
We provide a clear proposal and cost estimate.
Carry out the research
We carry out the research as instructed.
What we need
In some cases, you may know who you need to contact, but cannot locate them.
We use a combination of genealogical research and modern tracing methods to locate individuals across the UK and internationally.
Once located, we:
Make contact sensitively and professionally
Confirm identity
Provide updates so you can proceed with the case
We always approach these situations with care, understanding the sensitive nature of Court of Protection matters.
Supporting Deputies and legal professionals
We work closely with Deputies, Solicitors, and local authorities. Our research helps you:
Meet your responsibilities when consulting family members
Make informed decisions in the client’s best interests
Provide evidence to support the Court applications where required
We give you the clarity and documentation needed to act with confidence.
Case Study: Research for a Statutory Will
We were recently approached to help a Deputy who was handling the affairs of an elderly gentleman. The Deputy planned to write a Statutory Will for the person to avoid an intestacy situation, and to remember a selection of charities that they could see he had regularly supported throughout his lifetime.
To do so, the Deputy needed to serve notice on the person’s next of kin to inform them of their intentions, and as they had no contact details for his family, we were asked to help. We reconstructed his family tree and located his seven nieces and nephews – the closest kin to him.
Our report was submitted as part of the Court application, and the next of kin was notified. The Statutory Will was approved. Now, our client will be able to administer the estate efficiently when the time comes and distribute funds to the charities with which the person had connections with during his lifetime.
Get started
Our expert team can help you meet any estate administration challenge.
If you need help with a Court of Protection case, complete the form with a few details. We'll review your enquiry and get back to you within 48 hours.