Kings Court Trust blog: arranging and paying for a funeral

funeral

When a loved one passes away, planning their funeral can be daunting, as there are many options and costs involved. King’s Court Trust’s blog aims to simplify the process for your clients and provides an insight into the options available when it comes to arranging and paying for a funeral. More specifically, it covers: What […]

Resolving life interest settlement disputes – a case study

life interest

A recent referral highlighted some interesting estate complications – and not just in terms of tax. A husband, Adam*, died in February 2020, leaving his estate, aside from some specific bequests, via a life interest settlement (Will Trust) to his surviving spouse, Beth*, thereafter to his four children from a previous marriage. This was all […]

Four ways your firm can support access to justice

access to justice

The COVID-19 pandemic has laid bare what the Free Legal Advice Sector has feared and warned about for many years. Inadequate funding has caused free legal advice provision to remain fragile and inconsistent nationwide, leaving frontline charities faced with increasing calls for immediate support, as resources shrink. Advice deserts are a growing concern with many […]

Government widens end of life financial support

End of life

More people nearing the end of their life will have fast-track access to financial support through the benefits system thanks to new rules coming into force today. From today (Monday 4 April 2022), fast-tracked access to Universal Credit and Employment and Support Allowance will be extended to more people in the final year of their […]

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