Wills, Probate & Administration (Procedural Law)
Course
Distance
Description
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Type
Course
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Methodology
Distance Learning
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Duration
3 Weeks
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. Suitable for: Legal Support Staff, Career Changers, School Leavers
About this course
One of the Following:
Two GSCE's at Grade B or above
Four GCSE's at Grade C or D
A Level Law
BTEC 1st Diploma (NVQ/GNVQ Level 2 or above)
ILEX Level 3 Qualifications
ILSPAs Legal Secretary Diploma
Other (Please specify)
Mature Student (A signed declaration will be required)
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Course programme
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
Entry Requirements
One of the Following:
Two GSCE's at Grade B or above
Four GCSE's at Grade C or D
A Level Law
BTEC 1st Diploma (NVQ/GNVQ Level 2 or above)
ILEX Level 3 Qualifications
ILSPAs Legal Secretary Diploma
Other (Please specify)
Mature Student (A signed declaration will be required)
Additional information
Wills, Probate & Administration (Procedural Law)