If you leave money to someone on benefits, it could jeopardise their entitlement to Universal Credit or other support. Trusts for disabled or vulnerable beneficiaries offer a safe, legal way to protect both the inheritance and their access to means-tested benefits. This blog explains how Trusts work, the risks of direct gifts or informal arrangements, and how to ensure your loved one is properly looked after — now and in the future.

Ensure your children's future if the worst happens with appointing guardians in a will. What will happen to my children if i die?

Protect your legacy with a Trust and a Will. Secure your assets, minimise tax, and provide for loved ones. Start planning with Toucan Law

Trust funds aren’t just for the wealthy—they can protect assets, support loved ones, and minimise tax. Discover the benefits for your legacy

Discretionary Trusts offer flexible estate planning, protecting assets and adapting to beneficiaries' needs. Learn how they can work for you

Considering putting a house into trust? Learn the differences between Will vs Lifetime Trusts, and Discretionary vs Interest in Possession

Understand joint ownership, trusts, and protecting your property. Secure your loved ones' inheritance today

Trusts are a versatile and powerful tool in estate planning. Trusts are very common and play a key role in many aspects of everyday life.

Protecting against sideways disinheritance and other unforeseen circumstances requires careful estate planning

The benefits of writing life insurance policies into trusts and how it can safeguard your family's financial future.

Looking after a loved one who requires extra support requires careful planning.  This blog post explores different options available.

Protecting Your Loved Ones: A Guide to Estate Planning Strategies

While it is not a legally binding document, a Letter of Wishes is a useful tool designed to complement your Will or Trust

A Declaration of Trust is recommended to protect everyone’s interests and ensure all parties receive what they are entitled to.

Protective Property Trusts are one of the most common types of trusts included in Wills

Lifetime Trusts are a common and useful tool in estate planning with many benefits

Learn the pros and cons of Joint Tenants vs Tenants in Common and how a Protective Property Trust can safeguard your estate from risks.

Looking after the interests of someone who cannot control their own finances is certainly a time when using a trust can be very valuable.

When making your Will it may be difficult to think about how your family could expand in the future. Perhaps you would like to ensure...

What would happen to our families and belongings if we were no longer around. It is important to look at how we manage our assets.