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.
4 06, 2024

Robert Cartmell explores the relatively unknown “14-yr rule” period which can apply to lifetime gifts instead of the usual 7 years for Inheritance Tax purposes

2024-08-13T10:07:27+01:00June 4th, 2024|Estate Administration, Estate Planning, Wills|

The reasons why a 14 year rule period might apply to lifetime gifts, by estate planning expert Robert Cartmell. I, Robert Cartmell, have worked in estate planning work for over 25 years and there have [...]

27 02, 2024

Robert Cartmell explores the reasons and process of lodging a “Caveat” at the Probate Registry

2024-08-13T10:11:29+01:00February 27th, 2024|Estate Administration, Estate Planning, News|

The reasons why a Caveat might be lodged and the impact of doing so by estate administration expert Robert Cartmell. I, Robert Cartmell, having worked in estate administration work for over 25 years and during [...]

23 02, 2024
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Good Trust Management

2025-03-11T10:57:38+00:00February 23rd, 2024|Videos|

Robert Cartmell explains the aims of good Trust management and how to ensure the smooth operation of a standard Discretionary Trust or Life Interest Trust. A summary of the services offered by ProTrust Consulting Ltd, [...]

29 01, 2024

Robert Cartmell explores the reasons for creating a “Business Lasting Power of Attorney”

2024-08-13T10:16:13+01:00January 29th, 2024|Business, Estate Administration, News|

The reasons why a Business LPA provides better coverage for your Business by estate planning expert Robert Cartmell. I, Robert Cartmell, having worked in ‘estate planning work for over 25 years and a common issue [...]

23 01, 2024

Robert Cartmell explores the reasons for filing notices under Section 27 of the Trustee Act

2024-08-13T10:20:44+01:00January 23rd, 2024|Estate Administration, News|

The reasons why a Section 27 Trustee Act notice helps Executors by estate administration expert Robert Cartmell. I, Robert Cartmell, having worked in estate administration work for over 25 years and a common issue to [...]

16 01, 2024
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Executor Duties

2025-03-11T10:57:19+00:00January 16th, 2024|Videos|

This is to help you understand executor duties and responsibilities. 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 [...]

30 11, 2023
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A Review Plan for your Wills, Trusts & LPAs

2025-03-11T10:57:01+00:00November 30th, 2023|Videos|

This is to help you understand how creating a review structure for Estate Planning will keep you up to date with your Will and Trust arrangements. A summary of the services offered by ProTrust Consulting [...]

17 11, 2023

Robert Cartmell explores whether a ‘Living Trust’ is better than a ‘Will Trust’

2024-08-13T10:42:33+01:00November 17th, 2023|Estate Planning, Trusts, Wills|

The merits of trusts created during your lifetime or by Will by estate planning expert Robert Cartmell. I, Robert Cartmell, having worked in ‘estate planning’ areas of work for over 25 years and a common [...]

30 10, 2023
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Introduction to Lasting Powers of Attorney

2025-03-11T10:55:52+00:00October 30th, 2023|Videos|

Robert Cartmell explains the uses of LPAs in effective Estate Planning. This covers the change from Enduring Power of Attorney and the use of LPAs for both financial and health-related decision making. A summary of [...]

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