LEAP and Finders International announce

LEAP and Finders International announce strategic integration to tackle risk in private client services

Amid increasing scrutiny in probate and estate administration, LEAP, a leader in legal software innovation, has announced a landmark integration with Finders International, the UK’s foremost probate genealogy research firm. This strategic move aims to help law firms reduce risk, improve compliance, and streamline complex private client matters through purpose-built technology and specialist services.

Rising risk and regulatory pressures

The legal sector is facing growing pressure to modernise private client services. With the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and insurers like Howden highlighting the rising volume of claims related to wills, trusts, probate, and estate administration, law firms are under increasing scrutiny, law firms can no longer afford to rely on outdated systems or generic software solutions. The message is clear: robust due diligence, focused risk management, and technology that understands the private client sector are now essential.

A powerful new alliance

The integration of LEAP and Finders International directly responds to these challenges. It brings together LEAP’s award-winning estate administration platform with Finders’ unmatched expertise in probate genealogy research.

“We knew the private client space was ripe for innovation,” says Craig Matthews, Director of LEAP Estates. “By listening to practitioners and investing in the right tools, we’ve helped firms streamline what was once fragmented and time-consuming work. The future lies in connected systems — ones that cut friction, reduce risk, and raise the bar for client care.”

Finders International, known for its appearances on Heir Hunters and with more than 60 years of private client experience, now offers its services directly through LEAP and LEAP Estates. This enables legal practitioners to request probate research, locate missing beneficiaries, and access a range of administration support services without leaving the platform.

“The growing regulatory and reputational risks in estate work make strong due diligence essential,” adds James Empson, Head of Private Client Services at Finders International. “Our partnership with LEAP combines two sector specialists to offer an integrated solution that boosts efficiency, ensures compliance, and helps firms mitigate risk with confidence.”

A new era for private client practice

This partnership signals a broader shift in the legal industry, away from disconnected, or one-size-fits-all systems, and towards connected, specialist platforms. With digital LPAs and digital wills on the horizon, firms need solutions built to keep pace with regulatory change and client expectations.

Just as conveyancing was transformed by purpose-built, integrated systems that simplified and accelerated the search process, the same strategic focus is now being applied to private client services.

With LEAP and Finders International, firms gain a dedicated technology partnership designed specifically for probate and estate administration — enhancing compliance, increasing efficiency, and supporting high-quality client outcomes.

Reimagine your private client practice

LEAP users can now benefit from seamless integration with Finders International, redefining estate administration with deep sector expertise. Find out more.

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