LegalTech has become the norm in the legal industry, and one area that has particularly benefitted from this technological advancement is heir search services. Traditionally, heir search involved laborious efforts to trace missing heirs, unclaimed assets, and Wills. However, with the power of technology in heir search, the process has become more accurate, efficient, and cost-effective. Nonetheless, the human touch remains essential in verifying intricate scenarios and helping probate attorneys prevent potential data breaches. You want a forensic genealogist who not only leverages technology b ..read more

Success stories like McDonald’s Happy Meal, Amazon Web Services, and Google’s Gmail are examples of the results CEOs should expect when they unlock corporate innovation and creativity. These and other ideas were pioneered by employees and worked wonders for their respective companies. While these stories prove that corporate innovation can drive organizational success, many CEOs have yet to have a regard for innovation in their companies. They fail to recognize that employees are the most valuable asset when harnessing expertise and intelligence. As a result, it becomes hard for innovation to ..read more

In a recent probate case, the attorney was desperate to unravel intricate family structures and quell the high tensions caused by fighting co-wives, hidden assets, and illegitimate children claiming heirship. The decedent, Mark, intended to have everyone in his life catered for upon his death, leaving plenty of assets and cash. Unfortunately, he had no Will despite having separated from two wives and married a third, but having joint properties with each. To add insult to injury, the latest union had two sons, with the eldest claiming to be the designated estate administrator. Were it not for ..read more

The success of brand identity and royalty depends more on emotional aspects than rational values. According to the 2023 Customer Loyalty Engagement Index (CLEI), customers’ perception of a brand has changed drastically, mainly due to shifting climatic, political, and economic landscapes. Customers and potential stakeholders are increasingly taking an emotional look at values and focusing more on how the brand meets their expectations. Whatever these expectations are, they can make or break the brand loyalty. Therefore, a company must establish and foster emotional attachment with the customers ..read more

Many things could go wrong when the probate process takes too long. Failure to expedite the probate process adds to the emotional stress and anxiety the beneficiaries may be going through while adversely impacting the estate value. What’s more? Delaying the probate process risks your reputation and credibility as a probate attorney. It also takes your precious time and energy that could be of value in other commitments. Surprisingly, most of these delays are avoidable only if you understand the probate process and the nature of the case before you. The first major cause of probate delays is fa ..read more

Understanding family history and values ensures that the CEO succession remains true to the business roots while adapting to contemporary situations. While best practices such as timely planning remain crucial, you must still convey the business ethics, values, and vision before executing the plan. Whether leading a family or non-family business, family history helps establish thriving leadership qualities to keep the business flourishing. It becomes a perfect platform to balance between honoring tradition and promoting innovation. This guide will examine how entrenched and relevant family his ..read more

Heir search has proven to be practical for probate attorneys who wish to mitigate inheritance disputes with finality. Learning from prominent disputed inheritance cases like Michael Jackson’s, Jimi Hendrix’s, Charles Manson’s, and Leona Helmsley, no probate attorney wants to see estate settlement remain on probate for decades. Luckily, as a probate attorney, you can mitigate most, if not all, potential inheritance disputes if you leverage heir search. These services ensure you have everything researched and well-documented, leaving no room for fraud, left-out heirs, or missing records. Below i ..read more

Leadership and social impact go hand in hand as businesses look to integrate corporate social responsibility (CSR) and environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG). This aligns with continued business commitments to socially friendly initiatives such as the United Nations CSR dubbed the Global Impact, to which thousands of companies have already subscribed. As a result, the primary responsibilities of CEOs have shifted from focusing solely on profits, but also to the well-being of the stakeholders and the community. There needs to be an aspect where you show empathy and an understandi ..read more

Heir search for estate distribution has been a lifeline for probate attorneys who want to avoid stress and conflicts before, during, and after estate settlement. Working with a professional genealogist and having the complex family trees sorted and missing heirs uncovered has never been more relieving. In fact, probate heir search services have become necessary for probate proceedings as the probate court will sometimes require forensic proof to ascertain kinship. Genealogy also comes in handy when you want to stop fraudulent estate claims on their tracks. For probate attorneys, it’s mostly ab ..read more

Coat of arms usage among top-ranking CEOs like Tim Cook and Jeff Bezos, reverberates the impact that symbolism can have on your profession. Of course, a leader’s effectiveness also depends on skills, strategy, and industry. But still, the application of heraldry adds to the personality aspect that’s currently an advantage among C-suite executives. Certainly, every CEO needs a story that showcases their identity, heritage, and value. They also need to be compelling and succinct in elaborating who they are are, where they come from, and what they stand for. Undeniably, the coat of arms serves th ..read more