Being named as an Executor in a Will comes with significant responsibility, from valuing all the ass...
23-07-2025
The 2024 Autumn Budget introduced proposed reforms that may significantly impact pensions and their ...
16-06-2025
The unexpected death of Liam Payne, best known as a member of the global pop phenomenon One Directio...
22-05-2025
Trusts play a crucial role in estate planning by safeguarding assets, managing tax obligations, and ...
28-04-2025
Before the digital era, sentimental memories consisted of printed photographs, photo albums, postcar...
16-04-2025
Kings Court Trust is excited to announce the appointment of Paul Toghill as the new Chief Executive ...
31-03-2025
American actor, Gene Hackman, passed away in February 2025 at the age of 95. Hackman was a renowned,...
19-03-2025
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) opened 3,028 Inheritance Tax (IHT) investigations in the 2023-2024 tax...
26-02-2025
Due to more dynamic family structures and individuals increasingly owning more assets than ever befo...
29-01-2025
When it comes to estate administration, dealing with shareholdings can be one of the most intricate ...
22-01-2025
We are proud to unveil our new identity, reflecting not only a fresh visual update but also a renewe...
16-12-2024
We understand that the task of administering someone’s estate after their passing can be a confusing...
9-12-2024
Losing a loved one is an emotionally challenging experience, and for many families in the UK, this i...
8-11-2024
Following a summer of political change and a new Labour Government, the Autumn Statement by the UK’s...
4-11-2024
When a person who is domiciled in a foreign country passes away, and holds assets in England and Wal...
21-10-2024
When a Testator creates a Will, whether through a professional Will Writer or by preparing it themse...
1-10-2024
The Residence Nil-Rate Band (RNRB) was introduced as part of a broader effort by the UK government t...
26-09-2024
Starting from 9 September 2024 in England and Wales all deaths will have to be referred to Medical E...
16-09-2024
When it comes to probate and estate administration in the UK, the regulatory landscape extends beyon...
2-09-2024
When considering the role of an Executor, many people underestimate the complexity and responsibilit...
5-08-2024
If you missed our social media gifting series from June and July, we've consolidated all our posts a...
22-07-2024
Inheritance Tax (IHT) is a significant concern for many families in the UK. With frozen thresholds a...
27-06-2024
When dealing with the death of a loved one, many Executors find themselves worrying about the costs ...
25-06-2024
In certain circumstances, HMRC will allow a Personal Representative to postpone payment of all or pa...
5-06-2024
A Grant of Representation is a legal document obtained from the Probate Registry in England and Wale...
1-05-2024
Many adults in the UK do not have a valid Will. They may have a Letter of Wishes or documented their...
26-04-2024
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A step that often causes family members additional stress and anxiety when someone dies is locating ...
3-04-2024
According to data from the Ministry of Justice, Will disputes are on the rise.
27-03-2024
When estate planning, there are some things that are essential to include. For example: who will inh...
8-03-2024
When estate planning or dealing with the estate of someone who has died, you may have to handle Inhe...
13-02-2024
Getting around to writing your Will can be difficult. Most people don’t like to think about what wil...
24-01-2024
Executors are people chosen and named in a Will by the Testator, who is the individual whose Will it...
22-01-2024
When a loved one passes away, there are many tasks that must be completed before their estate can be...
17-01-2024
It is already a difficult time when a loved one passes away and their estate is being administered. ...
22-11-2023
When creating your Will, you will be faced with the decision of who to name as your Executor(s). Thi...
30-10-2023
A codicil is a legal document that’s used to modify, add to, or revoke certain provisions of an exis...
17-10-2023
Probate refers to the process of applying for a Grant of Probate (when there is a Will) or Letters o...
28-09-2023
The term Personal Representative might sound daunting, especially if you’re navigating the complex p...
29-08-2023
When you’re faced with the responsibility of being named as an Executor in a Will, there are many th...
14-08-2023
When someone dies without leaving a Will, it is known as dying intestate. Intestacy can complicate t...
26-07-2023
A chain of representation is the legal structure that ensures the ongoing management of an estate fo...
3-07-2023
During the probate and estate administration processes, you may come across unfamiliar jargon; this ...
22-06-2023
Many people acquire assets across popular European destinations, such as holiday homes and bank acco...
25-05-2023
Dealing with the estate of a loved one after they have passed away can be a complex and emotional pr...
11-05-2023
For many families, discussions about death are difficult to initiate. For those who do manage to hav...
9-05-2023
Estate accounts are one of the final stages in the estate administration process. These accounts are...
13-04-2023
As we shop, many of us collect loyalty points from various companies, and throughout a lifetime this...
20-03-2023
When writing your Will, you may include a Trust for certain portions of your estate, such as cash gi...
9-03-2023
The Executor of an estate has the authority to sell the property of the deceased, as long as it is s...
23-02-2023
When a loved one passes away, the initial steps can be overwhelming. There are a number of tasks tha...
13-02-2023
A beneficiary is an individual or organisation who has been named in a Will as receiving a benefit o...
11-01-2023
When a loved one dies and they have a life insurance or assurance policy, that policy may pay out a ...
7-12-2022
For someone who has never dealt with a deceased person’s affairs, the legal jargon and complicated p...
24-11-2022
A Trust is a legal arrangement that can form part of a person’s Will and come into effect upon death...
3-11-2022
When coming to terms with the death of a loved one, the grieving period can be disrupted or worsened...
10-10-2022
Kings Court Trust was founded in 2002 and has over 20 years of experience. We are proud to be the UK...
25-08-2022
By Jim Sisson, Chief Financial Officer at Tower Street Finance When people pass away, they leave beh...
9-08-2022
As many aspects of our lives move to the digital world, it’s unsurprising that the task of dealing w...
19-05-2022
When a loved one passes away, the emotional strain can be overwhelming. Amidst the grief, one of the...
13-04-2022
The number of inheritances and financial gifts taking place each year in the UK is increasing and pr...
10-03-2022
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Life isn’t predictable nor does it happen in any specific order. Some people may get married at 21 o...
12-01-2022
This blog post explores how Inheritance Tax works and which other taxes HMRC applies to a deceased p...
12-01-2022
Inheritance Tax (IHT) can be a difficult concept to comprehend, especially for those who have never ...
26-08-2021
Death remains to be a topic that many of us avoid thinking about and do not wish to discuss with our...
19-08-2021
The tasks that need to be considered following the death of a loved one are not something you will f...
8-07-2021
When a loved one passes away, there are a number of tasks that need to be considered and it can ofte...
27-05-2021
At Kings Court Trust, we deal with a variety of different estates and we are sometimes faced with co...
18-05-2021
The United Kingdom went into national mourning last week as the news broke that His Royal Highness P...
15-04-2021
By now, we should all be aware of the importance of creating a Will. However, you may also want to l...
24-03-2021
Death is not a subject that we like to consider or discuss, however, planning ahead is more importan...
18-03-2021
The Argentine football icon, Diego Maradona, passed away in November after suffering a heart attack ...
18-12-2020
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In February 2020, the heartbreaking news broke that Caroline Flack, the popular TV and radio present...
1-12-2020
It’s a thought no one enjoys pondering, but what would happen if we fell ill or had an accident and ...
24-11-2020
As of September 2020, the Wills Act 1837 will be amended to allow the two Will witnesses to be virtu...
6-08-2020
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It’s no secret - the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has posed several challenges to almost every as...
22-07-2020
The number of gifts left to charities in Wills each year is set to increase from 120,000 to 200,000 ...
11-02-2020
Recent research highlights the increasing likelihood of disputes over inheritance. According to Dire...
9-01-2020
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On Monday 14th October the Secretary of State for Justice, Robert Buckland, announced that the propo...
23-10-2019
A recent report by the Taxpayers’ Alliance projects that the government will receive £5.35 billion i...
21-10-2019
As of Monday 14th October 2019, the proposal to increase probate fees has been withdrawn. Click here...
10-09-2019
A substantial number of people act as an Executor every year, however, many people are still unaware...
29-08-2019
The number of inheritance disputes reaching the England and Wales High Court has dramatically increa...
16-08-2019
Aretha Franklin died on the 16th of August 2018 at the age of 76 after an ongoing battle with pancre...
14-08-2019
Back in May 2019, we wrote about how probate registries in England and Wales were suffering from pro...
9-07-2019
Following a bereavement, there are a number of tasks to be considered and completed. These tasks are...
24-06-2019
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle tied the knot at Windsor Castle on the 19th of May 2018. Almost one y...
20-05-2019
As of Monday 14th October 2019, the proposal to increase probate fees has been withdrawn. Click here...
14-05-2019
According to the Law Society Gazette, the Ministry of Justice plans to close local probate registrie...
24-04-2019
Recently published official statistics from Public Health England revealed that in 2018, there were ...
17-04-2019
Cryptocurrency has only become a popular topic of conversation in the last few years so it may come ...
20-03-2019
The comedy king of one-liners, Sir Ken Arthur Dodd OBE, left behind a truly remarkable legacy after ...
19-02-2019
On 17th January 2019, HM Courts & Tribunals Service announced that their online service for prob...
30-01-2019
Mrs J was widowed and lived in Birmingham. Mrs J left behind her two children (Jackie and Jim) and f...
24-01-2019
Musician, DJ and record producer, Avicii died on 20th April 2018 after reportedly taking his own lif...
15-01-2019
This year has been a big year for government-related announcements, including proposed probate fee c...
11-12-2018
There are a number of lessons that members of the public can learn from the recent celebrity deaths ...
3-10-2018
After a near six decades in the spotlight, Aretha Franklin has died at the age of 76, reportedly wit...
29-08-2018
Bitcoin. Ripple. Ethereum. Litecoin. Dogecoin. To some, these words look like gibberish but the real...
25-06-2018
Sir Bruce Forsyth sadly passed away on the 18th August 2017, leaving behind a truly remarkable legac...
22-06-2018
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A recent article from the Telegraph revealed how a personal representative was left with a staggerin...
13-06-2018
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Wedding bells will ring for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in a matter of weeks as the royal wedding...
2-05-2018
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The legal battle over Prince’s estate continues almost two years after the death of the iconic music...
4-04-2018
If a person dies without any known blood relatives and without leaving a Will, it is the Bona Vacant...
19-02-2014
Testators have a lot invested in their Will – not just the costs of having it professionally written...
22-01-2014
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Did you know that on average a deceased person will continue to receive 80 items of direct mail duri...
8-07-2013
As Christmas approaches and we begin to think of turkey and other delights, I am reminded of the cas...
21-12-2012
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Anti Money Laundering checks are an important part of the estate administration process. Kings Court...
9-11-2012
There seem to be many reasons for dying intestate. Inertia may be the culprit; or the (usually mista...
4-05-2011
Some people still sometimes refer to Inheritance Tax (IHT) as Death Duty. The tax has gone by a numb...
3-03-2011