Cart
Free Shipping in the UK
Proud to be B-Corp

Probate Practitioner's Handbook General editor Lesley King

Probate Practitioner's Handbook By General editor Lesley King

Probate Practitioner's Handbook by General editor Lesley King


£36.90
New RRP £74.95
Condition - Very Good
Only 1 left

Summary

This well-established guide to good practice for solicitors' firms that undertake probate and estate administration work has been comprehensively updated.

Probate Practitioner's Handbook Summary

Probate Practitioner's Handbook by General editor Lesley King

This well-established guide to good practice for solicitors' firms that undertake probate and estate administration work has been comprehensively updated. It covers: - Money Laundering Regulations, including the requirements of the Trusts Registration Service - probate disputes and Inheritance Act claims, including the implications of the Supreme Court decision in Ilott v The Blue Cross and Others - inheritance tax, including implications of the new residence nil rate band for those administering estates - the new Guardianship (Missing Persons) Act 2017 and the procedure for declarations of death under the Presumption of Death Act 2013 - proposed changes to probate fees. This latest edition has been expanded with new chapters on the obligations of personal representatives in relation to digital assets and dealing with foreign assets, domicile and residence issues. Features such as checklists, precedents, case commentaries and examples enhance the book.

About General editor Lesley King

Professor Lesley King is professional development consultant of the University of Law and the wills and probate columnist for the Law Society's Gazette. She writes and lectures extensively on wills, taxation and related matters.

Table of Contents

PART I: Probate and the professional rules; 1. Wills and Inheritance Protocol; 2. Taking instructions; 3. Client care; 4. Non-contentious costs; 5. Complaints; 6. Financial services and money laundering; 7. SRA Accounts Rules 2011; PART II: Probate, wills and the law; 8. The law on wills and succession: a review; 9. Revocation and revival of wills; 10. Interpretation and rectification of wills; 11. Time for probate; 12. Appointing guardians of children; 13. Probate and benefits; 14. Claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975; 15. Contentious probate; PART III: Practical probate; 16. Inheritance tax; 17. Varying the disposition of an estate; 18. Probate problems; 19. Digital assets; 20. Dealing with foreign assets and estates; 21. Accounting and distributing; 22. Probate practice checklists; Appendices.

Additional information

GOR012727288
9781784460990
1784460990
Probate Practitioner's Handbook by General editor Lesley King
Used - Very Good
Paperback
The Law Society
20180417
608
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

Customer Reviews - Probate Practitioner's Handbook