Wills / Probate / Trusts

Wills, Administration and Taxation Law and Practice, 10th Edition

Edited by John Barlow · Lesley King · Anthony King
Sweet & Maxwell U.K._ March 2011

Specifications

ISBN-13
9780414045958
Publisher
Sweet & Maxwell U.K._
Publication
March 2011
Format
Paperback
Jurisdiction
U.K. ? Countri(es) for reference only

Details

Wills, Administration and Taxation Law and Practice applies a practical approach to a subject which forms a large part of the work of many solicitors. It deals comprehensively with tax considerations, the substantive law and also covers drafting, probate practice and procedure.
  • Provides invaluable guidance for both students studying the LPC or BVC and those new to practice
  • Uses precedents, examples of frequently used forms and worked examples to present a clear, practical picture of the operation of the law
  • Deals fully with the changes to CGT introduced in 2010/11 including the introduction of the 28% rate payable by personal representatives and trustees
  • Covers the implications of the 50% rate of income tax payable by many trusts
  • Includes a wealth of key case law, for example recent decisions on statutory and mutual wills

Table of Contents

  • Introduction
  • Is there a valid will?
  • Intestacy
  • Inheritance tax
  • Capital gains tax
  • Income tax
  • Taxation of trusts and settlements
  • Grants
  • Probate jurisdiction
  • Obtaining the grant (non – contentious cases)
  • Powers and duties of personal representatives
  • Practical considerations during administration
  • Duties of solicitors
  • Protection of personal representatives
  • The payment of debts
  • Legacies and devises
  • Construction of wills
  • Completing the administration
  • Post – mortem alterations
  • The Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependents) Act 1975
  • Disposing of property otherwise than by will
  • Planning and drafting a will
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