Kings Court Trust Blog (29)

Why Now is the Perfect Time to Make a Will

on 01-Nov-2012 09:00:00 By | Kings Court Trust |

58% of adults don’t have a Will and have been putting off writing down their wishes for the time when they ‘get older’ so they don’t feel like they’re ‘tempting fate.’ If this sounds familiar to you, read on to find out why November may be the time to finally make a Will…

58% of Britons Don't Have a Will - Are you One of Them?

on 30-Oct-2012 09:00:00 By | Kings Court Trust |

58% of UK adults don’t have a Will, according to new research.

Dying Becomes Costlier in London so More Residents Opting for Basic Funerals

on 16-Oct-2012 09:00:00 By | Kings Court Trust |

A funeral director in the northwest of London has said that more people in the area are now choosing a basic funeral, as dying has become much more expensive in the capital.

Natural Funerals Becoming More Popular in Britain

on 15-Oct-2012 09:00:00 By | Kings Court Trust |

Research conducted by Durham University shows that many people are now choosing natural or woodland burials, with the trend being most popular in Britain.

STEP Brings in New Protocol for Banks Handling Deceased Clients' Accounts

on 05-Oct-2012 09:00:00 By | Kings Court Trust |

The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) has, this week, agreed new guidelines with the British Bankers Association (BBA) and the Law Society of England and Wales that will reduce administrative obstacles for both families and professionals in probate-related dealings with banks.

Social Security Agency Rolls Out One-Call Service for Bereaved

on 03-Oct-2012 09:00:00 By | Kings Court Trust |

The Social Security Agency has launched a new "one-call" bereavement service to help surviving relatives check if they are entitled to benefits, including help to cover funeral expenses, the BBC reported recently.

Will Writing, Probate and Estate Administration as Reserved Activities: LSB Opens Final Consultation

on 03-Oct-2012 09:00:00 By | Kings Court Trust |

The Legal Services Board (LSB) has started a final consultation, proposing that Will writing and estate administration, along with extraction of the Grant of Probate, should be added to the list of reserved activities in the legal sector in England and Wales.

As an Executor, am I Personally Liable?

on 26-Sep-2012 09:00:00 By | Kings Court Trust |

The short answer is, yes. Executors are legally responsible for dealing with the deceased’s estate. This typically involves applying for a Grant of Probate, administering the estate and distributing the assets to those persons entitled.

Welsh Health Boards Have Spent £400,000 on Funerals Since 2008

on 24-Sep-2012 09:00:00 By | Kings Court Trust |

A growing number of older people die in isolation in Wales, with no relatives beside them and no one but the local authorities to make end-of-life arrangements, data seen by Wales Online shows.