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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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