Wills, Probate and Private Client is an essential resource for law professionals and students, offering a comprehensive guide to key topics in wills, probate, and private client law. Covering foundational principles, risk management, will drafting, trust creation, and intestacy, this book provides clear explanations of complex concepts.
It features practical learning tools such as reflective questions, research activities, chapter summaries, illustrative figures, real-world examples, and case references, all designed to deepen understanding and enhance practical skills. Additionally, multiple-choice questions allow for self-assessment and ensure a solid grasp of essential topics.
Published by CILEX Education, a leading provider of professional legal training and qualifications, the book reflects their commitment to equipping learners and practitioners with the knowledge and skills to excel in the legal profession.
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Höhe: 209 mm
Breite: 298 mm
Dicke: 24 mm
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978-1-911713-59-3 (9781911713593)
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David Isbister is a Partner at Belvederes Solicitors LLP, Gloucester Road in London. He started as a junior at this firm in 1991 and qualified as a Fellow of CILEx in 2001 and continuing to qualify as a CILEX Probate Practitioner in 2021 and Conveyancing Practitioner in 2023. David also went on to qualify as a Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP).
In 2012, David qualified as a Mediator and specialises in resolving Trust disputes, claims against Estates, and challenges to the validity of Wills and TOLATA Disputes.
David was appointed as CILEX legal adviser on Wills and Inheritance and has Represented CILEX at meetings with the Ministry of Justice and HMCTS. He also sits on the Civil Justice Committee Liaison Council on ADR as the CILEX representative.
David spends his spare time with his children, Arran and Reece, and when time allows clay pigeon shooting (consistently missing more than he hits), and judging dog agility.
CHAPTER 1: Equitable Principles Underlying Wills and Probate
CHAPTER 2: Creation of Trusts
CHAPTER 3: Risk Management in Wills and Probate
CHAPTER 4: The Role of the Personal Representative
CHAPTER 5: Will Drafting - Preliminary Considerations
CHAPTER 6: Content and Structure of a Will
CHAPTER 7: Mirror Wills, Mutual Wills and Gifts
CHAPTER 8: Capacity to Make a Will
CHAPTER 9: Revocation and Alteration of Wills
CHAPTER 10: Wills - Gifts and Key Administrative Clauses
CHAPTER 11: Intestacy
Appendices
Knowledge Check - Answers
