Winner Probate Provider of the Year – South 2024
Kings Court Trust is one of the UK’s leading estate administration service providers. Since 2002, we have helped thousands of families manage the estates of their loved ones and we specialise in proving a comprehensive, efficient and cost-effective solution at their time of need.
Our tax and legal teams have the expertise to advise on any situation. We know how to handle intestacy, locate missing beneficiaries, deal with foreign shares and reseal a Grant of Probate.
Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. We understand that dealing with the estate of a loved one can be a stressful and emotional process which is why we pride ourselves on doing all the hard work for our customers when they need it most. We are committed to offering families a great service for a fair price which is why we work on a fixed fee basis so they know exactly what our service will cost from the outset.
We work closely with a growing network of business partners across the UK including Will Writers, Independent Financial Advisers, Funeral Directors and other professionals. Our aim is to develop thriving professional relationships in order to help our partners grow their business and provide their clients with the highest quality estate administration service.
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Kings Court Trust, Spectrum Building, Bond Street, Bristol, BS1 3LG
Tel: 0300 303 9000
Name: Danielle Ricketts – Marketing Manager
Tel: 0300 303 9000 ext. 5450
Email: danielle.ricketts@kctrust.co.uk
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Name: Simon Hancox – CEO
Email: simon.hancox@kctrust.co.uk
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