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Introduction to Wills & Probate, and Connection with Family Law (online)

Details

Speaker: Safda Mahmood

Date: Wednesday 29th January, 2025

Time: 10:00 - 16:00

Areas of Law: Family; Wills, Trust, Tax & Probate

Competencies: B & C

Venue:
Online

Course Code: S4858

Description

This online course will equip you with the essentials in terms of principles of wills and probate, and as to how it links into other areas of law, particularly family law. It will be of benefit to those delegates who seek to get an understanding of this area of law.

The areas to be covered are:

  • Requirements For A Valid Will
  • Capacity And Formalities
  • Witnesses And Types Of Gift
  • Making Changes To Wills
  • Revising And Revoking Wills
  • Clauses To Assist Children
  • Family Provision Claims
  • Divorce, Dissolution And Wills
  • Intestacy And Contentious Probate
  • Introduction To Probate And Administration
  • Grants And Carrying Out Probate

WHO WILL BENEFIT FROM ATTENDING: Barristers, Solicitors, Chartered Legal Executives, Local Authority Representatives, Trainees & Support Staff

LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • To become more familiar with the law, practice and procedure in Wills and Probate
  • To keep abreast of case law and statutory developments
  • To be able to anticipate potential problems in handling cases
  • This course will assist you in becoming more confident in drafting wills and being aware of common type of clauses in wills.

Level: Introduction

Can’t make the date/time or need to revisit the training? No problem, booking onto any online or hybrid event means you will receive a link to access a recording of the event at your leisure!

Speaker Biographies

Safda Mahmood, is a Senior Solicitor, with extensive experience in both practicing and teaching family law to practitioners, academics and trainees. Safda is on the Law Society Children Law Accredited Scheme. He has written in various legal publications and has been practicing in law for over 30 years, during which time, he has covered general family law, with particular reference to children proceedings.

Prices

Member £175
Non-member £225
Training Passport Free
Note: 20% VAT added at checkout