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Your partner through probate. Kings Court Trust is an award-winning probate and estate administration provider that support families at the difficult time of losing a loved one. Our tax and legal teams have the expertise to advise on any situation. We are committed to offering families a great service for a fair price which is why we work on a fixed fee basis so they know exactly what our service will cost from the outset.

Dying Matters: You Only Die Once

on 31-Mar-2014 09:00:00 By | Kings Court Trust |

This year marks the fifth anniversary of the Dying Matters Coalition, set up by the National Council for Palliative Care to break society’s taboo about talking about dying and to encourage more people to make their end of life wishes known.

ICAEW & CILEx Approved to Regulate Probate Work

on 13-Mar-2014 09:00:00 By | Kings Court Trust |

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) and the Chartered Institute for Legal Executives (CILEx) will now have powers to license alternative business structures (ABSs) and regulate probate work after their applications to become approved regulators were accepted by Lord Chancellor Chris Grayling last week.

Estate Valuation Challenges by HMRC Generate £108m extra IHT

on 04-Mar-2014 09:00:00 By | Kings Court Trust |

New figures show that, over the course of a year, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has seen a 23% rise in the amount of money raised by challenging the valuation of estates.

Over 50% of Brits Unaware of the Current IHT Threshold

on 27-Feb-2014 09:00:00 By | Kings Court Trust |

Many people risk leaving their families with hefty tax bills when they die because they are unaware of the current Inheritance Tax (IHT) threshold, according to new research.

Post-death Control of Digital Assets

on 25-Feb-2014 09:00:00 By | Kings Court Trust |

The Centre for Death & Society (CDAS) was established in September 2005 and is based at the University of Bath, just up the hill from the Kings Court Trust (KCT) office. CDAS conducts internationally recognised research on the social aspects of death,dying, and bereavement and has a broad community of members and doctoral candidates.

No Family & No Will?

on 19-Feb-2014 09:00:00 By | Kings Court Trust |

If a person dies without any known blood relatives and without leaving a Will, it is the Bona Vacantia division of the Treasury Solicitor’s department that is tasked with administering the estate.

The Importance of Estate Planning

on 17-Feb-2014 09:00:00 By | Kings Court Trust |

Do you own a house? Shares or investments? Do you have a pension plan or a bank account?

LPA Assist - Free Draw To Win at Our April Seminars

on 04-Feb-2014 09:00:00 By | Kings Court Trust |

We are giving away a free one year licence for LPA Assist software at each of our April seminars, worth £299 each! To qualify for the draw, simply book a place on your chosen seminar by February 28th and attend on the day.

Is Your Will Really Stored Safely & Securely?

on 22-Jan-2014 09:00:00 By | Kings Court Trust |

Testators have a lot invested in their Will – not just the costs of having it professionally written, but also the desired result when the need for dealing with the estate administration arises.

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