What happens if a beneficiary cannot be found?

What happens if a beneficiary cannot be found?

From: Kings Court Trust  When someone passes away, their loved ones and those dealing with their estate are left with a variety of tasks that must be completed before inheritance can be distributed. If the beneficiaries of the deceased’s estate cannot be found, this...
Mitigating IHT

Mitigating IHT

From: The Will Company Inheritance tax (IHT) is payable on death or at certain stages during lifetime. For the purposes of this article we will look at the IHT charge payable on death which relates to the deceased’s estate. On death, the executors will calculate the...
Trusting Millennials

Trusting Millennials

From: The Will Company It has been revealed that 1-in-4 Baby Boomers don’t trust the younger generation to use their inheritance wisely, according to a national survey by professional services firm, Progeny. Additionally, nearly half (48%) of Baby Boomers say the...
Back to Basics – Property Protection Trust

Back to Basics – Property Protection Trust

From: The Society of Will Writers  Property Protection Trusts (PPTs) are by far one of the most common types of trusts included in wills. The PPT is designed to take the deceased’s share in the home and give someone else (known as the life tenant) a life interest in...
10% Off All Wills and Lasting Power of Attorney in Oct

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10% Off Wills and Lasting Power of Attorney in OctoberOffer Valid: 7th Oct – 7th Nov 2022  Quote Offer Code: SPOOKY10  Writing a Will isn’t nearly as frightening as many people fear. In fact, when asked, all of our clients say that they feel more relaxed and...
What happens to Premium Bonds when someone dies?

What happens to Premium Bonds when someone dies?

From: Kings Court Trust  When someone passes away, all of their assets must be dealt with as part of the estate administration process. This can include property, personal belongings, cash, bank accounts, and more. One asset that is not as commonly discussed is...