Kings Court Trust Blog (15)

Judge overturns Will after brothers challenge its validity

on 01-Sep-2016 15:08:00 By | Kings Court Trust |

A High Court Judge has overturned the Will of a ‘significantly vulnerable’ man who left 95% of his estate to his carer.

I’ve been named as an executor. What does this mean?

on 15-Aug-2016 10:18:00 By | Kings Court Trust |

Around six million people have experience of acting as the executor of a Will but just 4% realise that they are legally responsible for the accurate distribution of the estate that is entrusted to them.

A quick guide to Inheritance Tax

on 10-Aug-2016 10:01:00 By | Kings Court Trust |

Our quick guide explains what Inheritance Tax (IHT) is and some of the ways you can reduce this.

As an executor, am I personally liable?

on 12-Jul-2016 10:23:00 By | Kings Court Trust |

The short answer is ‘yes’.

What happens to your estate if you die without a Will?

on 21-Jun-2016 09:48:00 By | Kings Court Trust |

It is estimated that around two thirds of the British public do not have a Will. If they die without making one, they are said to be dying ‘intestate’, meaning that the Crown will decide how their estate will be divided up.

What happens to your digital legacy when you die?

on 12-May-2016 09:26:00 By | Kings Court Trust |

With an ever increasing amount of our lives documented online it’s perhaps unsurprising that many people are now asking ‘what happens to my online legacy when I die?’

Why should I prepare a Will?

on 11-May-2016 16:24:33 By | Kings Court Trust |

It is estimated that two-thirds of people in the UK haven’t prepared a Will, so if you are yet to write one then you are not alone. However, what you may not realise is that without one you have no say in what happens to your estate when you die.

Could there be a battle ahead over Prince’s fortune?

on 26-Apr-2016 14:30:33 By | Kings Court Trust |

Prince is currently being mourned across the world by a generation of fans who adored his eclectic musical style, flamboyant stage presence and ground breaking albums. During his lifetime he sold over 100 million records, making him one of the best-selling artists of all time.

How Kings Court Trust ensures that your inheritance is safe

on 10-Apr-2016 11:50:00 By | Kings Court Trust |

While the vast majority of legal professionals operate under a strict moral and ethical code, unfortunately we still hear about cases where less scrupulous individuals take advantage of a family’s vulnerability by overcharging for estate administration services.