Wednesday 22nd September at 1pm, Kings Court Trust will explore a handful of complications that are commonly faced by clients during the estate administration process. They will walk through various case studies to illustrate how

Inheritance Tax (IHT) can be a difficult concept to comprehend, especially for those who have never had to attempt the complex process of dealing with a loved one’s taxable estate before. Not fully understanding the

Regardless of our age, wealth, health or status, we all should know the importance of estate planning, especially creating a Will. When a celebrity dies, the world often learns how well or poorly they have

On Wednesday 25th August at 1pm, Kings Court Trust’s Technical Manager, Nigel Merchant, will host an informative webinar to illustrate the different ways you can help your clients and their families deal with a bereavement.

Join Kings Court Trust’s experienced Technical Manager, Nigel Merchant, on Wednesday 4th August at 1pm, as he walks you through a selection of estate administration case studies that they have been instructed to help on.

Those who decide to embark on the DIY (do it yourself) probate route often have high hopes of saving money to maximise the amount of inheritance due to the beneficiaries of an estate. However, many

On Wednesday 21st July at 1pm, Kings Court Trust’s experienced Technical Manager, Nigel Merchant, will provide you with a useful overview of Inheritance Tax and gifting. More specifically, Nigel will take this time to talk

Join Kings Court Trust’s experienced Technical Manager, Nigel Merchant, for their upcoming webinar on Wednesday 30th June at 1pm. In this session, Nigel will explore Business and Agricultural Relief in estate administration, more specifically, he

Kings Court Trust’s latest blog explores the rules of intestacy

As a professional working within the Wills and Probate industry, you know how important it is for individuals to create a Will to ensure their estate is not left to the rules of intestacy upon

Kings Court Trust’s latest blog aims to educate your clients on the steps involved when a loved one passes away. Whilst the introduction of The Coronavirus Act 2020 has simplified various processes, other tasks that

Free webinar: ‘Overcoming client objections’

Join Kings Court Trust’s Technical Manager, Nigel Merchant, for their upcoming webinar on Wednesday 2nd June at 1pm. Nigel will explain why an objection is a good sign and will reveal how to overcome some

Deciding who will be responsible for carrying out the instructions of a Will should be a task considered wisely and is a topic that is encouraged to be discussed more openly. Unfortunately, many families experience

Free webinar: ‘Trusts in Wills: The work involved when a Trust is activated on death’ Kings Court Trust’s experienced Technical Manager, Nigel Merchant, is back by popular demand on Wednesday 12th May at 1pm to

Kings Court Trust’s Chief Revenue Officer, David Masterton, writes about intergenerational wealth transfers. Between 2017 and 2047, £5.5 trillion is expected to pass from generation to generation, which makes intergenerational wealth transfers one of the

The British Wills & Probate Awards Headline Sponsor Handover

Today’s Wills & Probate speaks to 2019 and 2020 Probate Provider of the Year (Large) winners about what they have been up to since the 2020 virtual ceremony and plans on going for a hat-trick

Kings Court Trust’s latest blog explores the possible outcomes of the Duke of Edinburgh’s multimillion pound estate. The United Kingdom went into national mourning last week as the news broke that His Royal Highness Prince

Webinar: ‘Loans vs gifts: The impact on estate administration’

Join Kings Court Trust’s experienced Technical Manager, Nigel Merchant, on Wednesday 7th April at 1pm, for an informative webinar on loans and gifts. In this session, Nigel will reveal what counts as a gift for

It is recommended to directly inform a loved one regarding any special wishes for how one would like their ashes to be scattered when the time comes. Many people will have a preference about what

Blog explores the importance of estate planning

Death is not a topic that people like to consider or discuss, however, as professionals working within the Wills and probate industry, we all know that planning ahead is more important than ever to ensure

Webinar: The probate process and Kings Court Trust’s service offerings

Join Kings Court Trust’s Business Development Manager, Chris Whittington, on Wednesday 24th March at 1pm, as he walks you through the stages of the probate process and explains how Kings Court Trust can assist you

Blog examines the policies of the nation’s favourite loyalty schemes

As we shop, many of us collect loyalty points from multiple companies and throughout a lifetime this can amount to a substantial value. However, research suggests that there is a risk of a significant amount

Webinar: ‘Asset searches for estates, powered by Inheritance Data’

Join Kings Court Trust’s Technical Manager, Nigel Merchant, and Inheritance Data’s Director of Strategic Relationships, Emma Baddaley, on Wednesday 24th February at 1pm, as they discuss the importance of financial asset searches and the reasons

Free webinar: Probate and estate administration

Kings Court Trust’s upcoming webinar on Wednesday 10th February at 1pm, aims to prepare you for those all-important questions about probate and estate administration. Nigel Merchant, Kings Court Trust’s Technical Manager, will not only provide

Kings Court Trust launches temporary financial support scheme for new and existing partners

Estate administration provider, Kings Court Trust, has recognised the potential added risks and pressures on businesses and professionals within the industry during this unprecedented time. They’re aware of the impact that the pandemic is having

Kings Court Trust's latest blog demystifies probate and estate administration

Following a bereavement, there are a number of tasks to be considered which can make a difficult time even more challenging. In their latest blog, Kings Court Trust aims to make this difficult time less

Diego Maradona’s complicated financial legacy that's likely to result in family disputes

The Argentine football icon, Diego Maradona, passed away in November after suffering a heart attack at the age of 60, and it’s been suspected that he didn’t have a Will in place. In their latest

How Kate Garraway’s story demonstrates the importance of a Lasting Power of Attorney

Kings Court Trust has a new blog that uses the story of TV personality, Kate Garraway, to explain why we should be prepared for the unexpected with a Lasting Power of Attorney. Did you know

Kings Court Trust looks back at 2020

Kings Court Trust has recently published a blog that reviews the biggest headlines of 2020. At the start of 2020, Kings Court Trust made predictions about what could make headlines throughout the year – a

Kings Court Trust launches a new estate administration guide

Award-winning probate and estate administration provider, Kings Court Trust, is pleased to launch a brand-new guide that provides detailed insight into what’s involved at every stage of the estate administration process. Estate administration can be

Free webinar: 2020 in review

Kings Court Trust’s last webinar of the year, taking place on Wednesday 16th December at 1pm, will be hosted by Technical Manager, Nigel Merchant, who will discuss interesting industry updates from 2020. Nigel will explore

Kings Court Trust’s latest blog examines Caroline Flack’s intestacy and reminds us of the importance of leaving a well-written Will

In February 2020, the heartbreaking news broke that Caroline Flack, the popular TV and radio presenter, best known for presenting Love Island, sadly took her life at the age of 40. In their latest blog,

Overview of digital assets and why they should be included in a Will

Traditionally, cash, properties, high value possessions, investments, etc. all formed part of a person’s estate when they passed away. However, in the 21st century, digital assets are becoming more and more common when administering an

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