The seventh edition of Wills, Probate and Estates has been written to provide trainee solicitors with a clear and thorough understanding of current best practice in the area of wills, trusts, probate, and the administration of estates. The manual takes into account all recent changes in legislation. The book outlines the basic elements of a will, familiarising trainees with the common law and statutory background, and enabling them to draft wills and simple trusts in accordance with statute and their clients' informed instructions. It then outlines how to obtain the necessary grant of representation on the death of a client, either with or without a will, and how to administer such an estate, taking into account the various obligations on the personal representative. Wills, Probate and Estates provides succinct and practical advice, provided by solicitors for solicitors, tackling questions of practice and procedure that are of central importance not only for students on the Professional Practice Course, but also to practitioners who deal with any area of wills, trusts, probate, or the administration of estates.

Capital Taxation for Solicitors offers succinct and practical advice to trainee solicitors, enabling them to gain a thorough understanding of the main capital taxes as they arise in general probate and conveyancing practice. In relation to probate, it provides a detailed explanation of capital acquisitions tax and discretionary trust tax, and goes on to deal with estate planning and tax-efficient administration of the estate and any trusts arising. In relation to conveyancing, it gives a thorough explanation of capital gains tax and stamp duty as they relate to conveyances of residential properties. This second edition is updated to include references to the Finance (No. 3) Act, 2011. Providing the legislative background and numerous practical examples of how the taxes are calculated, the manual will be of use not only to students on the Professional Practice Course, but also to practitioners who deal with any of these areas. Online Resource Centre Changes and developments in the area will be covered by regular updates to the Online Resource Centre.