Kings Court Trust Blog | Estate Planning (5)

Treasury Doubles Income From Assets of People Dying Intestate

on 19-Jun-2013 09:00:00 By | Kings Court Trust |

The value of assets owned by Britons who die intestate has nearly doubled in just a year, which means that the estates of more and more people are being transferred to HM Treasury.

Would You Record Your Last Wishes on Video?

on 30-May-2013 09:00:00 By | Kings Court Trust |

The impact of technology on our everyday lives is becoming more and more evident with each new device launch, app roll-out and innovation announced. Digitalisation is increasingly pervading our world and it's no surprise that 63% of people are now willing to record their last wishes in a video, in addition to the traditional written Will.

Dying Matters Awareness Week 13-19 May 2013: Be Ready For It

on 01-May-2013 09:00:00 By | Kings Court Trust |

Joe Levenson, Director of Communications for the Dying Matters Coalition, tells us about the upcoming Dying Matters Awareness Week from 13-19 May 2013 and why we should 'be ready for it.'

Inheritance Law Changes Mean Parents May Be Forced to Rewrite Wills

on 25-Mar-2013 09:00:00 By | Kings Court Trust |

Many parents may have to redraft their wills to protect their children's future under proposed inheritance legislation changes, the Law Society has cautioned.

58% of Britons Don't Have a Will - Are you One of Them?

on 30-Oct-2012 09:00:00 By | Kings Court Trust |

58% of UK adults don’t have a Will, according to new research.

Can I Pass On My Digital Music When I Die?

on 12-Sep-2012 09:00:00 By | Kings Court Trust |

In this age of rapidly changing technology and widespread use of the internet, many people gather large collections of digital music and e-books that they would, naturally, wish to leave to their loved ones once they are gone.

What Are the Benefits of a Lasting Power of Attorney?

on 07-Aug-2012 09:00:00 By | Kings Court Trust |

Most people are aware of the benefits of writing a Will, but it is also a good idea to arrange another legal document called a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA), to ensure that there is someone legally able to handle your affairs when you are no longer able to do so.

What Happens to our Digital Data When We Pass Away?

on 31-Jul-2012 09:00:00 By | Kings Court Trust |

With technology becoming more and more prevalent in our daily lives and more photos, books and music collections moving online, it begs the question – when we die, what happens to the digital trail we leave behind?

UK Funeral Pre-Payment Market in Focus: Forward Planning

on 27-Mar-2012 09:00:00 By | Kings Court Trust |

As prime time TV advertising and mainstream press coverage begin to remove the taboo of discussing death, people are increasingly seeking to plan ahead for their own funeral. Tim McCracken of FMC & Sons explains the growing trend.