What Is a Trust – And Why Might You Need One? A trust is a legal tool that lets you pass assets to someone else (a trustee) to manage on behalf of a chosen beneficiary. It’s one of the most effective ways to protect wealth, support loved ones, and plan for the future. Why Consider...
So, what happens if you die without a will? It’s a question we often hear — and the answer can surprise people. Many people assume everything will automatically go to their closest family — but that’s not always the case. Without a valid will, the rules of intestacy apply, which don’t account for modern families,...
Making Trust Changes? Another misconception that we encounter at WT Solicitors is the idea that trust changes can be made informally — such as writing a personal letter to appoint or remove trustees or failing to update official records like the Trust Registration Service (TRS). The truth is that trust law documentation is key. Without the proper legal documentation,...
Trust Management A Cautionary Tale.. When aristocracy meets litigation, the stakes are enormous. William Seymour, the Earl of Yarmouth, was stunned to find himself effectively written out of his family’s £85 million inheritance. Following years of strained relations with his father, Lord Hertford, William launched a legal bid to remove the existing trustees from the...
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