CLT Certificate in Will Drafting

This course is aimed at those with little or no experience of Will drafting. By the end of the course the delegate will feel confident in drafting not only simple, but also more complex Wills and their ensuing due execution.

In particular it will deal with:

• Capacity and intention to make a Will, and how to resolve problems
• Appointment and executors
• Appointment of guardians
• Types of legacy and problems in drafting

- Ademption

- Abatement

• Particular assets

- The matrimonial home - how to protect the surviving spouse's rights of occupation

• Drafting residuary gifts - how to avoid a partial intestacy
• Trusts - types, uses and taxation
• Trustees powers in the light of the Trustee Act 2000 - are express powers still necessary?
• Formalities and solicitor's duty in relation to execution
• Tax efficient Will drafting
• Some common howlers
  

Course Dates

12/09/2012 London	10:00 - 16:45 Venue Information
19/09/2012 Leeds	10:00 - 16:45 Venue Information
21/09/2012 Manchester	10:00 - 16:45 Venue Information
28/09/2012 Birmingham	10:00 - 16:45 Venue Information

Martyn Packer 
BA (Hons), LLM, Solicitor who worked in private practice as a probate and trusts lawyer. He is now a freelance training consultant in the fields of Probate, Will Drafting and Private Client work.