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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
The differences and uses of tenants in common ownership and joint tenants ownership for joint assets. Read the 'Tenants in Common and Joint Tenants' article here. A summary of the services offered by ProTrust Consulting [...]
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 [...]
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