Estate AdministrationENG
This comprehensive and practical publication assists legal practitioners to advise and act for clients in all types of estate law matters.
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Overview
This comprehensive and practical publication assists legal practitioners to advise and act for clients in all types of estate law matters.
An application for probate or letters of administration can be made with ease and confidence. Each guide includes a detailed commentary and all necessary forms and precedents for obtaining a grant, calculating and paying tax, getting in assets, and distributing the estate.
A 101 Succession Law Answers reference manual is also included. This is a must-have, easy-reference resource which provides detailed information in a quickly accessible and searchable format. Tricky questions can be answered quickly using the alphabetical headings and plain English format, and the content can be cut and pasted into letters or emails to clients to ensure quick and accurate responses.
Some of the many precedents included in this publication are:
- Example content for caveats and citations;
- A library of post-death deeds of variation and disclaimer;
- Deed of appropriation;
- Distribution summary;
- Estate account summary;
- Deed of release and indemnity;
- Probate application form.
The comprehensive Retainer Instructions ensures nothing is missed and the client is properly advised.
Ready To Use Resources
Choose from ready-to-use legal documents within this Publication.
3 Matter Plans Included
- ALERTS - Nil“”
- Full Commentary - Letters of Administration“null”
- Reference materials
- Overview“This commentary sets out the law on intestacy and the statutory rules that apply when the deceased has either:”
- Summary of the process“The usual steps in acting for the administrator on the grant of letters of administration are:”
- A. Getting the matter underway
- B. Gathering information
- C. Intestacy
- D. Valuing the estate and inheritance tax
- E. Applying for a grant
- F. If required - Reseal
- G. Other considerations
- H. Varying testamentary and intestate dispositions
- I. Dealing with assets and administration
- J. Distribution
- K. Finalising the matter
- Further information“”
- Comments and suggestions for By Lawyers“null”
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