Throughout 2025, there were several legal and tax developments that will impact the wills and probate sector over the coming years. Many of last year’s headline announcements have started to move closer to reality, and new rule changes are adding extra layers of complexity for Personal Representatives (PRs) and professionals.
In this round-up, Kings Court Trust will summarise some of the key changes and ongoing discussions that could impact you and your clients in 2026 and beyond, such as:
- The introduction of a long-term residence test for Inheritance Tax
- Amendments to the Non-Contentious Probate Rules
- Sharp increase in the cost of Grant copies
- Budget updates: Frozen thresholds and “stealth” changes
- BPR, APR, and Trust changes from April 2026
- Pensions and Inheritance Tax changes from April 2027
- Will writing reform on the horizon
About Kings Court Trust
Kings Court Trust is an award-winning (Probate Provider of the Year – South 2024) estate administration provider, that takes care of the practicalities after death. Their full suite of estate administration solutions is designed to support all families. By providing free, practical advice on the next steps following a bereavement, they can support your clients and add value to your business.
- Regulated by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (ICAEW)
- Trusted provider of estate administration for large UK-listed companies
- Offer a generous referral fee for referrals that result in business
- Provide access to a unique portal for support and updates on cases
- Fixed and transparent pricing
- Free, secure document storage for important client documents
- In-house legal and tax experts to advise on any situation
The Kings Court Trust partnership model is also geared towards the introduction of potential new clients. Provided that consent is given by the beneficiaries of an estate, they’ll introduce them back to your business to help you grow your client base.
If you have any questions about probate, estate administration, or how you can work in partnership with Kings Court Trust, call them on 0333 207 5470 or email partners@kctrust.co.uk.
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