Based in Bristol and supporting families across the UK to manage estates in England and Wales, Kings Court Trust are experts in helping the recently bereaved. They’ve helped over 40,000 families to handle probate and estate administration with care, efficiency, and understanding, and they have won Probate Provider of the Year multiple times at the British Wills & Probate Awards.
Estate administration is Kings Court Trust’s core expertise; they handle it every day, with a level of dedication and experience you can trust. Their services are built on transparency with fixed-fee pricing to ensure there are no surprises. Managing probate after losing a loved one can be delicate, and our goal is to make the process as smooth as possible.
Kings Court Trust work in true partnership with professionals across the UK, including Will Writers, Estate Planners, Financial Advisers, Funeral Directors and Legal Professionals. Their service can integrate seamlessly into your client journey – enhancing your offering and allowing your clients to support families from lifetime planning through to post-death estate administration.
Why work with Kings Court Trust?
✔ Extend your support beyond estate planning and provide support after a death when your clients or their families need it the most
✔ Earn referral fees, donate it to charity, or pass to your client as a discount
✔ Strengthen client relationships by becoming connected to the next generation through beneficiary introductions for Will writing or financial advice.
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For partnership queries, please contact our Business Development Team:
Email: partners@kctrust.co.uk
Tel: 0333 207 5470
Address: Kings Court Trust, Spectrum Building, Bond Street, Bristol, BS1 3LG
Tel: 0300 303 9000
For press or marketing queries:
Email: marketing@kctrust.co.uk
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