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- Introduction to the Law of Succession and the general nature of Wills
- Intestacy and Distribution on Intestacy
- The Mental Elements of Making a Will
- Formal requirements of will-making
- Changing a will
- Construction of Wills
- Gifts by Will
- Will drafting
- Family Provision
- Personal Representatives and Grants of Representation
- Estate planning
You are recommended to have completed the following subjects(s) or have equivalent knowledge before starting this subject:
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This subject examines estate and intestate succession, family maintenance and the role of executors and administrators. Topics include; nature and formalities of wills; testamentary capacity and undue influence; the operation of wills; legacies and devises; grants of probate and letters of administration, the construction of wills; intestate succession; personal representatives, administration of estates and testator's family maintenance
- Open Book Invigilated Exam (50%)
- Assessments (50%)
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