Kings Court Trust Blog

Is Your Will Valid?

on 01-Feb-2013 09:00:00 By | Kings Court Trust |

Writing a Will is important to make sure your end-of-life wishes are realised, and it is essential to write your Will properly or else risk having no legal Will at all.

DIY Probate - Did You Know…?

on 22-Jan-2013 09:00:00 By | Kings Court Trust |

Are you the Personal Representative (PR) of someone’s estate?

DIYers - Beware of Tax Penalties for Innacuracy

on 17-Jan-2013 09:00:00 By | Kings Court Trust |

Grace Li is Tax Manager at Kings Court Trust and explains what it means to be the Personal Representative of someone’s estate and what you should be aware of when it comes to submitting Inheritance Tax (IHT) forms and other documents to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).

Bernard Matthews' Failed End-of-Life Wishes Teach Us a Valuable Lesson

on 21-Dec-2012 09:00:00 By | Kings Court Trust |

As Christmas approaches and we begin to think of turkey and other delights, I am reminded of the case of Bernard Matthews, the British poultry producer, whose end-of-life wishes were defeated by French law. This high-profile case highlights the importance of taking care of every detail regarding your estate.

New Charter to Lay Out Natural Burial Standards

on 13-Nov-2012 09:00:00 By | Kings Court Trust |

A three-month consultation across the funeral industry has begun for a new national charter that outlines the necessary standards for serving customers who have opted for a natural burial.

Why is Anti Money Laundering Important in the Estate Administration Process?

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

Anti Money Laundering checks are an important part of the estate administration process. Kings Court Trust’s Anti Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO), Nigel Merchant, explains why we need to carry out these checks and what this means for Executors.

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.