Wills, Administration and Taxation Law and Practice

Introduction; Is there a valid will?; Intestacy; Inheritance tax; Capital gains tax; Income tax; Taxation of trusts and settlements; Grants; Probate jurisdiction; Obtaining the grant (non contentious cases); Powers and duties of personal representatives; Practical considerations during administration; Duties of solicitors; Protection of personal representatives; The payment of debts; Legacies and devises; Construction of wills; Completing the administration; Post mortem alterations; The Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependents) Act 1975; Disposing of property otherwise than by will; Planning and drafting a will.