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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.

First steps after death

on Jun 14, 2016 9:36:00 AM By | Kings Court Trust |

Following a bereavement, there are a number of tasks that need to be considered and completed. This can make an already difficult time even more stressful.

How to deal with Trusts in Wills

on Jun 10, 2016 10:03:52 AM By | Kings Court Trust |

Many Wills may have a Trust written into them but there is often confusion surrounding the reasons why it has been included and what it actually means.

Citizen’s Advice reports sharp rise in queries regarding intestate estates

on May 25, 2016 10:22:25 AM By | Kings Court Trust |

Figures released recently by Citizen’s Advice showed a sharp increase in the number of queries regarding intestate estates, due to the deceased not leaving a Will.

What needs to be done when someone dies?

on May 13, 2016 9:10:08 AM By | Kings Court Trust |

When someone close to you dies, it can be difficult working out what to do and in what order. One task that you will need to consider fairly soon after the death is the process of dealing with all the assets and liabilities associated with the person – this is known as estate administration.

What happens to your digital legacy when you die?

on May 12, 2016 9:23:56 AM By | Kings Court Trust |

Why should I prepare a Will?

on May 11, 2016 4:13:13 PM 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.

What is a LPA and how would it help me?

on May 10, 2016 4:24:52 PM By | Kings Court Trust |

Whilst many of us understand the benefits of having a Will, you may be less familiar with a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) which appoints someone to help you make your own decisions or make decisions on your behalf.

Dying Matters Awareness week 9–15 May

on May 9, 2016 9:24:07 AM By | Kings Court Trust |

Each year, the Dying Matters Coalition runs an annual awareness week which provides an opportunity to place the importance of talking about dying, death and bereavement on the national agenda.

Lucian Freud’s estate uses portrait to offset Inheritance Tax bill

on Apr 28, 2016 9:58:13 AM By | Kings Court Trust |

A self-portrait by Lucian Freud is to go on display at the National Portrait Gallery after he left it to the nation in lieu of paying Inheritance Tax.

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