Hoopers International Probate Genealogists

22/06/2023

An interesting read by Today's Wills and Probate regarding testamentary capacity in will writing which, if assessed correctly, limits the reasons why a will may be challenged:

Questions around testamentary capacity are one of the most common reasons for wills to be challenged – so it is incredibly important for private client lawyers to be able to assess this correctly, and stay up to date with the approach the courts will take in the event of such a challenge. Since 18...

07/06/2023

We're recruiting for a Senior Manager. If you're interested, find out more here...https://www.hoopers.co.uk/about-us/vacancies

07/06/2023

You may remember Hoopers’ news that we would be funding some specialist equipment for The Surrey Teaching Centre – a brilliant organization which works closely with The Children’s Trust.
Well, an egg incubator was one of the pieces of equipment purchased, and the Centre are pleased to share some wonderful photos of the ducklings they have hatched.

05/05/2023

Having been established in 1923, Hoopers has traded under the reign of three Monarchs and is about to witness a second Coronation.
Did you know the Monarchy plays an important role in the field of Genealogy? If someone dies intestate (without a will), or without a known next of kin, their property could be passed to the Crown as bona vacantia (ownerless property).

27/04/2023

Protecting your right to cancel. No Arguments. No exceptions.
Read more about your statutory rights as a potential client here:

Your statutory rights are important and should be respected - a reputable company will not attempt to circumvent them. A 14 day cooling-off period is your statutory right.

12/04/2023

As Earth day 2023 approaches, it is a chance to demonstrate our support for environmental protection. From changing our company cars to electric models, to recycling our office waste, we're proud to be taking action!

22/03/2023

Are you aware of the options when it comes to Limited Power of Attorney? It is important to understand the potential pitfalls when signing the dotted line.
Read more about this topic here:

Have you been approached by a genealogist to sign the Limited Power of Attorney? Here's what you should know before signing it and what it actually means.

08/03/2023

Independent, impartial, and expert estate administration.
At Hoopers we always recommend highly experienced, efficient, and cost-effective professionals to administer estates. We never administer estates internally - to do so could lead to serious conflicts of interest.

02/03/2023

Inheritance is no longer limited to physical assets such as houses and cash, digital assets including cryptocurrencies and digital portfolios now also need to be accounted for.
Read more on this topic here:

The increasing number of digital assets in the modern world has brought with it, new challenges to estate planning and administration. The shift from paper-based billing to digital payments and the rise of cryptocurrencies has created a complex web of digital assets that must be accounted for. In th...

19/01/2023

The British Library is one of London’s iconic buildings frequented by our team or researchers. Visits can involve searching their microfiche records of birth, marriage & deaths in England & Wales - all of which are vital documents in genealogical work.

12/01/2023

Trusted by the experts! Hoopers work with numerous National Panel Deputies and members of Solicitors For The Elderly (SFE) and we take a great deal of pride in helping them manage the affairs of vulnerable people.
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14/12/2022

As we prepare to celebrate our centenary in 2023, it is eye-opening to learn how much the industry which we service has changed over the same period.

Dana Denis-Smith looks back at the first women solicitors admitted to the roll. She explores who they were, their journey into the law and their achievements throughout their historic careers.