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Leading probate and estate administration services

Award-winning specialists providing fixed-fee solutions across the UK

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Proud winners of Probate Provider of Year
South 2024 and Probate Provider of the Year (Large Firms) at 2019, 2020 & 2021 British Wills and Probate Awards

Are you dealing with the death of a loved one?

Get in touch for free, impartial, and practical advice. Additionally, utilise our informative resources:
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Understanding the next steps

When someone close to you dies, it can be difficult to work out what to do next. There are a number of tasks that need to be considered. 

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What is probate?

The term ‘probate’ refers to the Grant of Probate, which is a legal document that may need to be obtained when administering the estate of someone who has passed away. 

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What is estate administration?

Estate administration is more than probate and includes dealing with everything from bank accounts, belongings, and property to debts, pensions, and Inheritance Tax.

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Solutions to support every family

Whether you want to hand the entire estate administration process over to a professional or just want help to obtain probate, we have a variety of services to suit your needs. We can discuss the requirements of the estate to help you find the most suitable solution.


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Why you should instruct Kings Court Trust
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We're experts in probate and estate administration

It's all we do, every day, and our tax and legal teams have the expertise to manage any situation and administer the estate efficiently. 

 

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We only offer transparent fixed fees

We are proud to offer transparent pricing by only offering fixed fees based on the work involved in the estate.

 

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We offer a personal service to every client

You'll be assigned a dedicated point of contact to keep you updated throughout the process. They will avoid jargon and explain everything in a simple way. 

 

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We go the extra mile for our families

We do everything in our power to support you at the difficult time of losing a loved one. We understand that every estate and family is different so we go the extra mile to reduce the administrative burden. 

 

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We'll aim to pay your inheritance quickly

When we are taking care of the entire process, we'll distribute the assets as soon as we can. We will also make interim payments where possible so that you don't have to wait until the end of the process.

 

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We can take on the legal and financial responsibility

The complex process of estate administration can leave you with significant legal and financial responsibility. We can take on this burden in full estate administration cases. 

 

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You're in safe hands

Our expert team has the knowledge, experience, and expertise to handle your loved one's estate efficiently, effectively, and empathetically. We are proud to offer:

✔ Transparent fixed fees
✔ No upfront costs to pay for our full estate administration service
✔ Regular updates from a dedicated point of contact
✔ To take on the legal and financial responsibility in full estate administration cases
✔ A regulated and experienced service


A personal service with a dedicated point of contact

We pride ourselves on providing a personal service to those who entrust us to handle probate and estate administration. Our specialist teams will take care of the estate in a professional and empathetic way and you will be assigned a dedicated Personal Estate Manager who is well-suited to handle the estate's requirements. 

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We are licensed and regulated

At Kings Court Trust, those who entrust us to take care of their estate administration are in safe hands. We are licensed by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) to carry out the reserved activity of non-contentious probate in England and Wales.


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Let us take care of the full estate administration process 

Prices start from £2,340, excluding VAT and third-party costs

We can take care of all the tasks involved including those you might not have considered, saving you time and any unnecessary stress. 

 

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Value and collect in assets

 

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Settle any debts and liabilities

 

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Notify utility companies

 

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Apply for the Grant of Probate

 

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Deal with the property

 

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Handle all the legal and tax work

 

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Take care of all the paperwork

 

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Sell or transfer shares

 

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Distribute inheritance to beneficiaries

 

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Award-winning probate services

Prices start from £1,406, *excluding VAT and the probate fee

If you want to retain control of the estate administration process, we also offer solutions to help you with the Grant application and certain aspects of the estate. We can give you a helping hand and guide you in the right direction to complete the estate administration process yourself.

 

£1,406*

GRANT ONLY

We will quickly obtain the Grant of Probate.

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£2,110*

GRANT AND ASSETS

We can obtain the Grant of Probate and collect in and distribute up to three assets, or transfer them to up to two beneficiaries. An asset does not include property.

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£2,813*

GRANT, TRUSTS AND PROPERTY SOLUTIONS

We will quickly obtain the Grant of Probate and handle one of the following:

1. Transfer of property

2. Trust of property

3. Nil Rate Band Discretionary Trust

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What our clients say about working with us

We are proud to help our clients during the difficult time of losing a loved one. Read what those who have entrusted us to take care of the probate and estate administration process have said about us:

These are the people you need in your corner in the dark days following a death. I can honestly say their very reasonable fee was the best money we've ever spent. We will always be grateful for their professionalism, gentle advice, and handholding. Can't recommend them highly enough.

Shaun & Christine Clients of Kings Court Trust

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Excellent service from start to finish. During such a sad and difficult time, it was reassuring to know that Kings Court Trust and our Personal Estate Manager were professionally and confidently dealing with our late dad's estate. Thank you for making the whole process bearable. Highly recommend Kings Court Trust.

Lorraine Client of Kings Court Trust

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