This course explains the legal process that solicitors must follow during probate and sets out the correct way to deal with taxes and other financial issues. The course also covers key area of possible contention in probate matters.
This course outlines the risk involved in preparing wills for a person who is critically ill and how to minimise these risks, the proposed changes to business and agricultural property relief and advice for cohabiting couples.
Aimed at private client practitioners, these two online courses support the 2025 re-accreditation process of the Wills and Inheritance Quality Scheme (WIQS).
This course covers nil rate discretionary trusts, post-death variations and circumstances under which a personal representative can be removed.
This course will discuss how to advise clients on estate planning, the calculation and payment of IHT, the maximisation of tax efficiencies, and the responsible use of tax avoidance schemes.
This course will explore the role of solicitors in estate administration, the passing of property and the basic rules of intestacy. It also provides insight into inheritance tax and the key concepts considered when calculating it.
This course will equip you with the foundational knowledge and practical skills necessary to effectively draft wills.
This course will provide a comprehensive introduction to contentious probate, covering the legal grounds for contesting a will, the financial claims available under key legislation, the roles of executors, trustees and beneficiaries, and the cost implications of litigation and dispute resolution.
This course covers advising on claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975, addressing common tax issues in estates, and managing situations where executors and beneficiaries differ.
These two online courses support the 2024 re-accreditation process of the Wills and Inheritance Quality Scheme (WIQS).
This course offers guidance on advising clients on the risk of claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975, drafting wills to account for inheritance tax (IHT), and reducing challenges based on lack of capacity.
This course offers an introduction to the essential topics of trust disputes such as breaches, trustee duties, claims, defences, and legal remedies.