Probate Research and Support for law firms across the UK

Sherwood Taylor - Probate Research & Support
SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE

Experts in probate research

Sherwood Taylor - Probate Research & Support
A PARTNER TO LAW FIRMS

Flexible, reliable support

Sherwood Taylor - Probate Research & Support
CONFIDENTIAL & TRUSTED

Discretion at every step

Sherwood Taylor - Probate Research & Support
LONDON BASED

National reach

About Us

Sherwood Taylor is a London-based genealogy firm which provides probate research, beneficiary tracing and probate support services to Private Client solicitors and law firms across the UK. As a trusted provider to the legal sector, our services are designed to assist law firms throughout the estate administration process.

Whether it’s a tricky intestacy or an elusive missing beneficiary, we are your specialist genealogy partners, acting as an extension of your team to help resolve and close your files.

We were founded in 2026 by probate genealogist Riyad Rahmoune as a boutique specialized alternative to our larger competitors. Too often we felt that clients were being left behind and that a more personalized, relationship-focused approach was needed.

When you send an enquiry to us, we respond quickly, allocating a Case Manager to you who will oversee the entire process from start to finish. Direct access means that your own clients are never left waiting for an update.

Our promise to you is simple: Sherwood Taylor offers a reliable and dependable partner you can trust to complete the work to the highest standards.

HOW WE WORK

Our Process

A clear, dependable process from enquiry to completion.

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Enquiry

When making a new enquiry, please provide as much information as possible. Depending on the nature of the enquiry, this usually includes:

  • Full name of the Deceased
  • Dates of Birth and Death
  • Last known address
  • Value of the estate (gross or net, if known)
  • Any information relating to the Deceased’s family (if known)
  • Any certificates or records (birth, marriage, death, etc) relating to the Deceased or their relatives
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Case Assessment

Once we have received your enquiry, we will conduct an initial free assessment of the case requirements. This allows us to gauge the extent of the research required, how complex the work is likely to be, and whether there are any international components to consider.

These factors will inform the quote we provide.

Sherwood Taylor - Probate Research & Support

Every matter is unique.

We take the time to understand your needs and tailor our approach accordingly.

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Quotation & Instruction

With our assessment complete, we will provide you with a quote for undertaking the work. An estimated timescale for completion will be provided at the outset, and once we receive instruction, regular updates will be delivered at agreed intervals, or upon request.

Once our work is complete, we will provide you with the following:

  • A genealogical report
  • Copies of the family tree(s)
  • All supporting documentation
HELPING YOU MOVE FORWARD

Trusted support across the UK

Local expertise. National reach.

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OUR COVERAGE

Research without boundaries

From our London base, we support solicitors and law firms across the UK, providing comprehensive genealogical research and ancillary services to help you administer estates efficiently and with confidence.

Sherwood Taylor - Probate Research & Support

UK Coverage

Supporting law firms nationwide

Sherwood Taylor - Probate Research & Support

Reliable Results

Accurate, timely and thorough

Sherwood Taylor - Probate Research & Support

A Trusted Partner

Working alongside you every step of the way