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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.

Kings Court Trust's new look - We are the estate administration people

on Apr 19, 2016 2:01:47 PM By | Kings Court Trust |

We are delighted to introduce the new look Kings Court Trust to our clients and business partners. Our new brand reflects the values that we stand for as a business - to help families move on.

Lynda Bellingham’s sons taking legal action to challenge her Will

on Apr 14, 2016 11:59:00 AM By | Kings Court Trust |

Lynda Bellingham’s sons are looking to take legal action to challenge her Will, accusing their stepfather of failing to distribute their inheritance in line with her wishes.

Significant increase in homeowners liable for Inheritance Tax

on Apr 13, 2016 11:59:00 AM By | Kings Court Trust |

Almost a quarter of homes sold for more than the Inheritance Tax (IHT) threshold last year, making their owners’ heirs liable to a 40% IHT bill. The number of sold properties valued above the £325,000 threshold increased to 24%, up from 13% in 2009.

70% want to leave a legacy for their grandchildren

on Apr 12, 2016 11:58:00 AM By | Kings Court Trust |

Recent research by SunLife found that the majority of grandparents want to leave their grandchildren an inheritance, with many choosing to ring-fence money to ensure it is passed in accordance with their wishes.

How Kings Court Trust ensures that your inheritance is safe

on Apr 11, 2016 12:19:00 PM 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.

Inheritance Tax payments jump to record levels

on Apr 8, 2016 11:56:00 AM By | Kings Court Trust |

HMRC collected a record £4.56bn in Inheritance Tax (IHT) in 2015/16. Recent data published by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) showed a 21.6% increase in IHT payments from last year and an enormous 70% increase since 2010/2011.

Could the rise in number of unmarried couples be linked to increased Will disputes?

on Apr 4, 2016 9:00:00 AM By | Kings Court Trust |

The Office of National Statistics has reported that there has been a 33% rise in the number of unmarried couples since 2005. Perhaps unsurprisingly, during this time there has also been a rise in the problems which result when an unmarried partner dies without a Will.

96% of executors are unaware of their legal liability

on Apr 1, 2016 9:00:00 AM By | Kings Court Trust |

Recent research has shown that while six million people have experience of acting as the executor of a Will, just 4% realise they are legally liable for the accurate distribution of the estate.

Cost of funerals driving families into debt

on Mar 31, 2016 9:00:00 AM By | Kings Court Trust |

A report from the Work and Pensions Committee is urging an overhaul of the funeral support system with even the most basic funeral costs driving families into debt.

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