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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.

Cinderella-Like Figure Has £120k Inheritance Stolen from Half-Sisters

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

Everybody loves a Disney classic, so we couldn't resist sharing this modern day take on Cinderalla and her wicked sisters. Recent media coverage highlighted how Sasha Cochrane was left without access to her father's £121,000 inheritance after her older half-sisters kept the money for themselves.

Dying Matters Awareness Week - 18-24 May 2015

on May 18, 2015 9:00:00 AM By | Kings Court Trust |

Each May, the Dying Matters coalition runs its annual awareness week (www.dyingmatters.org/YODO) to raise the public’s understanding of why planning for the end of your life is so important. There are a huge number of events and online activities taking place throughout the week which are designed to get the public talking about death – which is seemingly still one of the most taboo subjects to discuss!

Long-term Estate Planning - the New Norm?

on May 7, 2015 9:00:00 AM By | Kings Court Trust |

The nature of estate and legacy planning is changing in the modern world at a fairly rapid pace. With new technology, changing economic circumstances and a shifting legal landscape, we've noticed that individuals are having to come up with ever more inventive ways of efficiently managing their estate and inheritance.

25% of Brits Won't Leave an Inheritance

on Apr 30, 2015 9:00:00 AM By | Kings Court Trust |

According to the Professional Pensions website, more than 25% of Brits think people should spend all their money during their retirement years, meaning their children and future generations will have to fend for themselves.

Unregulated Probate Providers a Risk to Elderly Individuals

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

We came across this piece of news recently in the Lincolnshire Echo, but whilst this is a regional story the topic is one of national importance. The article tackles unregulated probate providers and how they may target and take advantage of elderly individuals through practices such as cold-calling.

Blackadder Actress' Will Leaves Fortune to be Divided Amongst Children

on Apr 16, 2015 9:00:00 AM By | Kings Court Trust |

Blackadder actress Patsy Byrne, who most will know as Nursie in the second series of the show, died in June last year and left over £1.5 million to her five step-daughters – but the interesting nature of this story emerged only recently, as it was revealed that she left around £900,000 solely to her fifth step-daughter for her to distribute between family and friends as she saw fit.

Councillor Found Guilty of Defrauding Disabled Brother Out of Inheritance

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

Another week and we have found another story regarding malicious behaviour from an individual in relation to inheritance – this time courtesy of the Plymouth Herald. According to the article, a local councillor has been forced to stand down after admitting to defrauding her own brother – who is also disabled – out of his inheritance.

Landowners Offered New Route to Protect their Land for Future Generations

on Apr 2, 2015 9:00:00 AM By | Kings Court Trust |

An interesting story has been in the news this week that concerns land-owning families and how they can continue to have control of their land after death, thanks to assistance from conservation organisations.

Heir of Multi-Millionaire Jailed for IHT Evasion

on Mar 26, 2015 9:00:00 AM By | Kings Court Trust |

There seems to be an abundance of stories out there at the moment regarding individuals paying the price for avoiding their inheritance tax (IHT) bills. This is possibly because all eyes are on the government at the moment with the Budget 2015 having been recently announced and the general election looming.

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