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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.

The risk of miscalculating your Inheritance Tax - You could be branded a criminal

on 08-Dec-2015 09:00:00 By | Kings Court Trust |

Ordinary individuals inheriting assets from overseas could risk criminal charges if they miscalculate the tax owed, reports The Telegraph.

The Responsibilities of Becoming an Executor

on 07-Sep-2015 09:00:00 By | Kings Court Trust |

Here at Kings Court Trust (KCT), we are often asked about the responsibilities of becoming an executor and what this actually entails.

The most peculiar Will requests

on 27-Aug-2015 09:00:00 By | Kings Court Trust |

Kings Court Trust firmly believes in the benefits of having a professional help draft a Will to ensure that everybody’s final wishes are made clear and carried out accurately. Drafting a Will and carefully considering what is to happen to our finances is not the most cheery of topics, but one that should be taken very seriously.

DIY Wills "could cause family disputes" warns legal expert

on 26-Aug-2015 09:00:00 By | Kings Court Trust |

When making a Will, many people choose to use a DIY kit or online template for a variety of reasons. Research shows that 37% of us thought it would be cheaper than going through a solicitor, whilst others thought it would be quicker to do it ourselves or didn’t want a stranger knowing their business.

Ten of the strangest Wills of all time

on 25-Aug-2015 09:00:00 By | Kings Court Trust |

According to the Guardian, less than half of UK adults have drawn up a Will, which leaves more than 26 million people with no formal instructions on how their assets should be distributed after their death.

Do you fully understand the new Inheritance Tax (IHT) regulations?

on 13-Aug-2015 09:00:00 By | Kings Court Trust |

The summer Budget brought good news for those with wealth tied up in family homes as Chancellor George Osborne announced the introduction of an additional nil-rate band for a person’s main residence. However, some experts have criticised the announcement for being unnecessarily complicated and causing confusion amongst the public.

The new Inheritance Tax rules - Good news or too complicated to understand?

on 04-Aug-2015 09:00:00 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 29-Jul-2015 09:00:00 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.

What Not to Do When Estate Planning

on 16-Jul-2015 09:00:00 By | Kings Court Trust |

With new Inheritance Tax (IHT) rules having been announced as part of the Government’s summer Budget, estate planning and the way in which assets are managed are in the news once again. IHT should be a prime consideration when planning how your estate is distributed and the recent rule changes are likely to lead to a number of people re-thinking their Wills should their estates be effected.

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