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Research provides insightful findings about the Will writing industry in 2018

on Aug 21, 2018 3:56:55 PM By | Kings Court Trust |
The ‘Changing family structures: The Will writing industry in 2018’ research paper provides new and insightful findings about the Will writing industry in the UK. It builds on the findings from our first Will writing industry report, ‘A changing landscape: The Will writing industry in 2017’. Both papers provide a general overview of the Will writing industry but this year’s report has a specific focus on changing family structures and the implications for Will writing services.
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Partner testimonial: "Reaching head and shoulders above the rest"

on Feb 16, 2018 10:29:10 AM By | Kings Court Trust |
Kings Court Trust has administered close to 10,000 estates and distributed over £2 billion in inheritance. It’s a considerable amount, but there’s a family – your clients – behind every single estate. As we explain below, we work closely with our business partners to help their client's families, which in turn, helps them maintain and grow their business.
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Majority of people unaware of risks posed by DIY Wills

on Mar 22, 2016 9:00:00 AM By | Kings Court Trust |
According to a YouGov survey, 96% of people who prepare their own Will say they do not need external advice, with 21% stating that fears over the cost of professional advice prompted them to do it themselves.
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Change in Scottish legislation could impact validity of Wills

on Mar 21, 2016 9:00:00 AM By | Kings Court Trust |
Earlier this year the Scottish Parliament passed the final stage of the Succession (Scotland) Act 2016. The Act means that any ex-spouse or civil partner will no longer be able to inherit under a Will following a divorce or dissolution, unless the Will makes specific provision for them.
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Rise in public awareness sees more LPAs granted

on Mar 16, 2016 9:00:00 AM By | Kings Court Trust |
Recent data obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request by Today’s Wills and Probate has shown the number of lasting powers of attorney (LPAs) granted annually has tripled between 2010 and 2015.
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Charities to appeal decision in Ilott inheritance case

on Mar 8, 2016 9:00:00 AM By | Kings Court Trust |
Three animal welfare charities have mounted an appeal to challenge a judge’s decision which allowed a woman’s estranged daughter to overturn her Will.
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Rock star or not, everyone needs a Will

on Feb 2, 2016 9:00:00 AM By | Kings Court Trust |
The death of David Bowie last month caused a generation to mourn the loss of one of the world's most charismatic musical stars. The man associated with numerous wild and wacky on-stage personas was perhaps one of the last people you would associate with planning for his death and making sure that his financial situation was left in a highly organised manner.
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Average Cost of Professionally Written Wills Drop

on Dec 16, 2015 9:00:00 AM By | Kings Court Trust |
The average cost of a standard Will produced by a solicitor has dropped in the UK, according to IRN Research. Within the last 12 months, the cost of a professionally produced will has decreased from £124 to £118.
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Regulation of Will Writing Popular Amongst the Public

on Dec 3, 2015 9:00:00 AM By | Kings Court Trust |
The public are in favour of Will writing becoming a regulated practice and are hoping the UK government will soon look to implement some form of regulation in the near future, according to the Law Gazette.
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