Full Description
Probate and Private Client applies a practical approach to a
range of probate and private client topics. The
course book describes the different types of powers of attorney including LPAs
as well as practical issues relating to the assessment of capacity. Inheritance
tax, capital gains tax and income tax are also explained.
The powers and potential liabilities of personal
representatives are described, together with the procedures for obtaining the
different types of grant. Practical issues involved in administering an estate
are discussed, including deeds of variation and disclaimers. The main
inheritance tax forms are explained. Claims under the Inheritance (Provision
for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 are reviewed. The course book also
considers the rights of unmarried partners in inheritance and introduces
contentious probate. Finally, the course book discusses some key issues
involved in making probate practice profitable.
The course book is supported by a number of activities and
links to practice which reflect the authors' wide-ranging experience in probate
and private client practice.
Probate and Private Client is the recommended textbook for
the CILEX Professional Stage Probate and Private Client module, but it will
also provide invaluable guidance for law students and other practitioners who
are seeking to develop and update their practical and commercial skills in this
area.
Contents
CHAPTER 1 Powers of Attorney and Deputies
CHAPTER 2 Introduction to the Court of
Protection
CHAPTER 3 Tax - Inheritance Tax, CGT and
Income Tax
CHAPTER 4 Administration of Estates -
Liability and Protection of PRs
CHAPTER 5 Grants of Representation
CHAPTER 6 Stages of Estate Administration
CHAPTER 7 Administration of the Estate -
IHT Forms
CHAPTER 8 Inheritance (Provision for
Family and Dependants) Act 1975
CHAPTER 9 Unmarried Couples
CHAPTER 10 An Introduction to Contentious
Probate
CHAPTER 11 Profitable Probate Practice
