Legal Secretary - Wills and Probate

Aims and Objectives
To give an introduction to the work, responsibilities, practice and structure of the Wills and Probate Department in a legal office.
Develop an excellent knowledge of the workings and structure of a Wills and Probate Department.
The flexibility and value of self-study course designed to enable you to work at your own pace.
A personalised workbook to use as a reference guide on completion of the course.
The opportunity to gain the widely recognised Pitman Training Certificate.

Target Audiences
Individuals wishing to pursue a career as a Legal Secretary.

Prerequisites
Comprehension end-user knowledge of Microsoft Word, competent keyboarding (at least 40 wpm), good letter layout and office practice skills.

Course Content
Lesson 1: Procedures to be followed when preparing a Will.
Lesson 2: Codicils; enduring Power of Attorney and Deed of Revocation.
Lesson 3: Procedures to be followed when obtaining Grant of Probate.
Lesson 4: Documents associated with the distribution of an Estate.