ProTrust Articles
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 [...]
What is Probate and How Does it Work?
In simple terms, Probate is the legal process of dealing with a person’s estate after they have died. This usually involves collecting in their assets, paying any debts or liabilities, and then distributing what remains [...]
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 [...]
