ProTrust Articles
Living Trusts
As an advisor, you are often the first call when clients begin thinking about legacy, control, and protecting the people they love. Questions about living trusts frequently arise in these conversations—particularly around probate, privacy, and [...]
Free Wills and Estate Planning Surgeries – Wendover Library
I am pleased to say that the merger of my business, Wanstall Consulting, with ProTrust Consulting Ltd, where I am now working alongside my long-time colleague and friend, Robert Cartmell, and colleagues, has gone very [...]
ProTrust Consulting Announces Team Expansion, Strengthening Its Collective Expertise for 2026
ProTrust Consulting is pleased to announce a significant expansion of its team for 2026, marking an important milestone in the firm’s continued growth and commitment to excellence in private client advisory services. The firm now [...]
Tenants in Common and Joint Tenants (what are the differences)?
Robert Cartmell explores the concept of the two types of joint asset ownership. The use of trusts created during your lifetime or by Will by estate planning expert Robert Cartmell. I, Robert Cartmell, having worked [...]
What are the main types of Trust used with Wills or gift making?
Robert Cartmell explores the concept of the types of ‘Trust’ used. The use of trusts created during your lifetime or by Will by estate planning expert Robert Cartmell. I, Robert Cartmell, having worked in ‘estate [...]
A personal injury Trust
Robert Cartmell explores the benefits of using a personal injury trust to receive compensation awarded as a consequence of a personal injury. A personal injury Trust - what are the usual circumstances for creating a [...]
Lifetime (or ‘Living’) Trusts
Robert Cartmell explores the benefits of using lifetime Trusts as opposed to using Will-Trusts to protect assets. What are the usual factors and implications for putting your property into a lifetime trust structure, by Estate [...]
Budget (Autumn 2024) – the IHT impact on Estate Planning.
Robert Cartmell explores the impact of the recent Budget on Inheritance Tax and how this will affect Estate Planning for families. The Inheritance Tax (IHT) implications and why a review of your Estate Planning is [...]
How to Sell a Property that is subject to a Trust
Robert Cartmell explores how to establish that a property is owned subject to a Trust and how to deal with the Trust appropriately on sale. How to sell a property that is subject to a [...]
