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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.

Over 33% of Brits Reliant on Inheritance for Financial Future

on Aug 6, 2015 9:00:00 AM By | Kings Court Trust |

Recently published research suggests that over 33% of Brits are reliant on an inheritance windfall to secure their financial future. According to data from retirement specialists LV=, millions of UK citizens would be unable to maintain a stable income in their later life if it weren't for inheritance.

The New Inheritance Tax Rules - Good News or Too Complicated to Understand?

on Aug 4, 2015 9:00:00 AM By | Kings Court Trust |

The revised Inheritance Tax (IHT) rules announced by Chancellor George Osborne during the summer’s Budget speech have appeared to cause widespread confusion across much of the public.

Landmark Ilott Ruling May Boost Demand for Professional Will Writing

on Jul 29, 2015 9:00:00 AM By | Kings Court Trust |

Following on from the recent and well publicised Ilott case, the Financial Times reports that the ruling highlights the powers at the disposal of the courts to overrule Wills.

More Than 16% of Over 60s Leave a Charitable Donation in their Will

on Jul 28, 2015 9:00:00 AM By | Kings Court Trust |

According to a survey conducted by Remember A Charity, one in six Britons aged 60 and above have decided to include a charitable donation in their Will, the Charity Times website reports.

Daughter Excluded From Mother's Will Wins £164k Inheritance in Landmark Case

on Jul 28, 2015 9:00:00 AM By | Kings Court Trust |

A landmark legal ruling has seen a daughter who was explicitly left out of her mother’s Will awarded £164,000 in inheritance on appeal.

Businessman Leaves £8m Worth of Ferraris to RNLI in Will

on Jul 23, 2015 9:00:00 AM By | Kings Court Trust |

Richard Colton, a well-known member of the Ferrari Owners Club, has left his two multimillion-pound Ferraris to the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) in his Will. The two 1960’s cars, valued at £2 million and £6 million respectively, will be sold at auction in October to raise funds for the coastal search and rescue charity.