About Rob Cartmell

Robert Cartmell is the founder of ProTrust Consulting and a highly experienced advisor in estate planning, Wills, and trusts. A former solicitor with over 25 years of legal and business experience, Robert has served as partner, director, and owner within the legal sector, giving him deep insight into client needs and professional practice. At ProTrust Consulting, Robert helps families and individuals develop effective, sustainable estate planning solutions. His expertise covers all stages, including Wills, estate administration, and trust creation and management. He has acted for a diverse range of clients, including business owners and high-net-worth families, as well as those seeking to protect assets for future generations. Robert is passionate about making trusts accessible and practical. He also works with law firms and legal professionals to enhance their estate planning and trust management services, promoting a culture of education, collaboration, and long-term client value. Combining legal expertise, business insight, and dedication to service, Robert helps clients and professionals build clarity, confidence, and trust in the estate planning process.
5 06, 2025
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The Types of Trust

2025-06-13T11:02:11+01:00June 5th, 2025|Videos|

Explaining what a Trust is and the uses of Trusts, along with the types of Trust commonly adopted. Read the 'What are the main types of Trust used with Wills or gift making?' article here. [...]

10 03, 2025
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Lifetime Property Trusts

2025-03-11T10:58:32+00:00March 10th, 2025|Videos|

The use of trusts in your lifetime (rather than Will-Trusts) for placing your main asset (the family home) into a structure to protect the ultimate succession rights of your chosen beneficiaries (children). A summary of [...]

11 11, 2024
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What is Estate Planning 2024?

2025-03-11T10:58:13+00:00November 11th, 2024|Videos|

A short brief on what comprises "Estate Planning" in 2024. A summary of the services offered by ProTrust Consulting Ltd, a firm which specialises in three distinct areas: Estate Planning (Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney [...]

18 06, 2024
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Court of Protection Video June 2024

2025-03-11T10:57:57+00:00June 18th, 2024|Videos|

An explanation of the Court of Protection process. A summary of the services offered by ProTrust Consulting Ltd, a firm which specialises in three distinct areas: Estate Planning (Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Trusts); [...]

17 06, 2024

Will I avoid Inheritance Tax (IHT) on my estate because I moved to a country such as Australia?

2024-08-13T10:04:35+01:00June 17th, 2024|Estate Administration, Estate Planning, News|

No doubt not the primary reason for moving away, but there are cases where a person or couple might believe that the value of their ‘estate assets’ on death might trigger their family paying UK [...]

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