Wills, Probate and Administration

One of a set of resource books for use on the Legal Practice Course, which combine statements on the law with practical comment and advice. Forms and precedents illustrate practice, and chapter summaries are provided. This is the fifth edition covering wills, probate and administration.

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This title is one of a set of resource materials which are for use on the Legal Practice Course. The whole syllabus is covered, including the optional subjects offered by The College of Law. New editions of all the books are published annually. The resource books are written in a clear, modern style. They combine statements on the law with practical comment and advice. Forms and precedents are used to illustrate practice, chapter summaries are provided as revision aids, and wide margins are provided for making notes. Practitioners seeking guidance on unfamiliar areas of practice should also find these books useful. This particular volume covers the areas of wills, probate and administration. It leads the reader through the typical steps involved, from taking instructions for a will to administration of the estate. It contains practical tips on will drafting and worked examples of inheritance tax calculations. Guidance is also given on how to complete the appropriate Inland Revenue forms and these forms are reproduced within the text. This edition is updated to take account of the Law and Reform (Succession) Act 1995.