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Will Draftsman's Handbook, 9th edition

Will Draftsman's Handbook, 9th edition

Author: Julie Bell
Publisher: Law Society Publishing
ISBN: 9781784461348

Previous Edition ISBN: 9781853287749
Published In: October 2019
Format: Paperback + CD-ROM , 264 pages
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

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This popular book assists practitioners with the preparation of wills for the most commonly encountered situations. The concise and accessible text combines practical tools and expert guidance, including commentary on the underlying law, over 50 precedent clauses which can be readily assembled to draft wills, specimen will forms and essential statutory extracts.

The 10th edition has been fully revised to include:

a new chapter on risks for the draftsman
changes resulting from the residence nil-rate band
digital assets
recent case law and its implications
revisions and modernisation of precedent clauses, and
new precedents on capacity assessment, severance of joint tenancy and letter of wishes
The book provides guidance on taking instructions, the duties of the draftsman, principles of drafting, the legal framework and the effect of taxation. The accompanying free CD-ROM contains the precedent clauses and will forms for easy customisation.

Part I: Preliminary Notes:
1. How to use this book;
2. The draftsman's responsibilities;
3. Law of intestacy: some comparisons;
4. Law of family provision - the 1975 Act;
5. Effect of taxation;
6. Statutory rules for the draftsman;
7. Statutory rules of interpretation that determine relationships;
Part II: Precedent Clauses:
A. Commencement;
B. Executor and trustees;
C. Testamentary guardians;
D. Specific gifts;
E. Pecuniary legacies;
F. Dispositions of residue;
G. Overriding discretionary trusts;
H. Trustees powers; extended and additional powers;
I. Conclusion;
J. Codicils;
Appendices.
1. Statutory provisions relating to intestacy
2. Statutory provisions relating to family provision
3. Statutory provisions relating to post-death variations, disclaimers, etc.
4. Statutory provisions relating to powers of trustees (selected)
5. Statutory provisions relating to trusts for children and young people
6. Statutory provisions relating to the execution, revocation, alteration, rectification and interpretation of wills
7. Will forms
Index.

Robin Riddett is a former associate director at the College of Law and is now a freelance lecturer and author.

Professor Lesley King of the College of Law is editor of the Probate Practitioner's Handbook, 6th edition (Law Society, 2010). She also writes and lectures extensively on wills, taxation and related matters.

Peter Gausden was formerly a principal lecturer at the College of Law and is now a consultant solicitor at Rowlinsons advising on probate and estate planning. He has contributed to Tolley's Administration of Estates and Tolley Guidance (both LexisNexis) and is co-author of Wills: A Practical Guide and A Practitioner's Guide to Wills (both Wildy, Simmonds & Hill).