You've worked hard to build something worth protecting. But what happens to it all when you're gone?
At Wills 4 Less Kent, we help you take control of your estate ensuring your loved ones are cared for now, and that your legacy reaches the right hands tomorrow.
A Life Interest Trust, sometimes called an interest in possession trust, is a legal safety net written into your will. It allows a chosen person (the life tenant) to benefit from your estate during their lifetime. This arrangement is often useful in scenarios such as a Life Interest Trust Kent, where families want to ensure that assets are protected for future generations.
That benefit could be:
The right to live in your property
The right to receive income from investments or rental property
But here’s the twist:
They don’t own the capital. Once they pass away or the trust ends, the estate passes on to your chosen beneficiaries often your children.
It’s an elegant solution for complex family situations. A protective bubble for your assets. Or, as one of our clients called it, “a way to avoid the estate going sideways into my ex-hairdresser’s lap.”
Life Interest Trusts are ideal for:
Elderly couples planning for end-of-life transitions
Blended families (second marriages, stepchildren)
Estate planners seeking tax-efficient asset distribution
Anyone wanting to ensure their estate doesn’t go off track
Maybe you want to make sure your second spouse is provided for without disinheriting your kids from a first marriage. Maybe you care for an elderly sibling. Either way, this trust provides peace of mind, structure, and long-term protection.
You don’t need to be a legal eagle to understand how we work.
Here’s what sets us apart:
Approved, experienced team of trust experts
Cost-effective solutions without the jargon
Fast appointments zero stuffy delays
Tailored service no “one-size-fits-all” nonsense
Thousands of successful trusts are written every year
We believe estate planning shouldn’t feel like decoding a mystery novel. We guide you every step of the way with clear, caring, and comprehensive advice.
Setting up a Life Interest Trust is about more than just money. It’s about clarity, compassion, and control.
We'll walk you through:
Creating your trust deed
Appointing trustees
Understanding your tax obligations
Using lasting powers of attorney to give trusted people legal authority
Our legal experts can work alongside your solicitor or act independently to draft the right documents without the big-firm price tag.
“In this world nothing can be said to be certain,” Benjamin Franklin quipped, “except death and taxes.”
We’d add: except death, taxes, and at least one sibling arguing over the will.
With a Life Interest Trust, that argument never starts.
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Whether you want to protect your family home, cut inheritance tax, or ensure your second partner doesn’t unintentionally block your children’s inheritance this trust can help you do it all.
We serve clients across England & Wales, offering expert estate planning support with a personal touch.