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Private Client Law Refresher Course – Probate Update

E-learning

This live session will run on 11 November 2021.

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Please note that this session will be recorded. the recording will be made available within a week after the session.




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Course Description

Overview

  • 2 hours
  • Intermediate
This live virtual classroom is scheduled on 11 November 2021, between 10:30-12:30.Delivered by renowned expert in the field Professor Lesley King, this course will provide an update in probate law and practice. It is suitable if you are considering returning to this area of law following a career break or currently work within private client law and wish to update your knowledge in certain areas.This virtual classroom is one in a series of seven for individuals across all levels of PQE who are seeking to update their knowledge of private client law. The other sessions can be booked through this link.  On-demand versions will be available after each event for those who cannot attend on the day or who wish to purchase after the event has taken place.

Learning outcomes

After this session you will be aware of the recent changes to probate practice and able to make applications using the new procedures.

What this will cover

APPLICATIONS FOR THE GRANT

  • Online applications
  • Paper applications
  • Other new probate forms
  • Statements of truth

IHT ISSUES

  • IHT clearance procedure
  • No cheques for IHT
  • Signatures on IHT forms
  • Additional assets or lifetime gifts
  • IHT estimated valuations
  • Wrongly claimed reliefs
  • Loss on sale relief

REMOTELY WITNESSED WILLS

  • An overview of the new provisions
  • Procedure
  • Attestation clauses