ProTrust Articles
The Family Home and Inheritance:
7 Things Every Family Should Know Before Passing Wealth to the Next Generation Your home may be more than just a property. It could be the most valuable asset you ever pass on to your [...]
Second Marriages, Blended Families and Wills: Is Everyone You Love Protected?
When families change, estate plans should change with them. Making sure your partner is provided for while protecting the inheritance of your children requires careful planning. Modern families come in all shapes and sizes. Second [...]
5 Reasons Estate Planning Isn’t Just for the Wealthy
When people hear the words “estate planning”, they often imagine wealthy families, complicated investments and large amounts of money. But estate planning isn’t just about wealth. For most people, it is simply about making sure [...]
5 Life Events That Should Make You Review Your Will
Writing a Will is an important step in planning for the future. But creating your Will is not necessarily a case of “job done”. Your circumstances can change significantly throughout your lifetime, and when they [...]
When Should Parents Consider Setting Up a Trust for Their Children?
As a parent, one of your biggest priorities is making sure your children are financially secure—not just today, but in the future. Whether you're building wealth, receiving an inheritance, or simply planning your estate, you [...]
When does a discretionary trust created by a Deed of Variation actually commence?
Question: Where a Deed of Variation redirects an inheritance into a Discretionary Trust, when is the trust treated as having commenced? Is it from the date of the testator's death, or from the date the [...]
Probate Fees Are Increasing Again – What You Need to Know
If you're applying for probate after the loss of a loved one, it's important to be aware of some significant changes to government fees coming into effect this summer. From 13 July 2026 (subject to [...]
Trust or Outright Gift: Which is Better for Estate Planning?
A common question we are asked in Estate Planning is whether it is better to place an asset into a trust or give it directly to beneficiaries during your lifetime. For example, parents may consider [...]
Trust registration service (TRS)
Understanding the TRS Question on Property Added Since October 2020 When registering a trust with the Trust Registration Service (TRS), one question regularly causes uncertainty for trustees: Has any property been added to the trust [...]
