Single Subject Course

Wills, Probate & Administration (Procedural Law)

Syllabus

Wills: Taking instructions

Functions and scope of a will: Gifts, bequests, legacies and devises, residue

Appointment of Executors

Failure of bequests

Testacy and Intestacy

Probate & Administration - Practice and Procedure

Administering the Estate: Personal Representatives and their duties and powers

Protection against claims; distribution of the estate

Learning outcomes
1. Be able to explain the procedure for winding up the Estate of a person who leaves a Will
2. Be able to explain the procedure for winding up the Estate of a person who dies without leaving a will

Assessment

One multiple choice test and one assignment of eight questions. Approximately 2500 words

Cost

The cost of the course is £225

Enrolment

To enrol online go to Enrolment & Payment or telephone Admissions on 020 7252 7545