Wills, Administration and Taxation: A Practical Guide

by etc. (Author), John Barlow (Author), L. King (Author), A. King (Author)

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  Paperback
  1994

  $5.88

  This text applies a practical approach to wills, administration and taxation. It deals comprehensively with the substantive law and with the tax considerations, will drafting, and probate practice and procedure. To assist the reader, a selection of precedents and examples of frequently used forms are provided. The authors discuss drafting problems which commonly occur in practice, and the text is paragraphed for ease of reference. Each section uses worked examples and presents a clear picture of the operation of the substantive law. Where appropriate, the taxation procedures are fully discussed. This edition takes account of the tax implications of the 1993 Budgets. All relevant developments in the law have been incorporated, including changes to the intestacy rules.

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  Paperback
  1992

  $3.26

  With the emphasis on a practical approach to the subject, this edition sets out the substantive law, tax considerations, will drafting and detailed procedures of a subject which forms a large part of a solicitor's work. To assist the reader, a selection of useful precedents and examples of frequently-used forms are provided. The authors tackle drafting problems which commonly occur in practice. The text is paragraphed for ease of reference and uses worked examples. Each section presents a clear picture of the operation of the substantive law. Where appropriate, the relevant taxation provisions are fully discussed. The book takes account of a number of changes including new probate fees, new regulations affecting those estates which do or do not require delivery of an Inland Revenue Account, and new directions as to oaths where a firm of solicitors is appointed to act as executors. The authors have incorporated recent cases on family provision, business property relief and a number of cases on the validity of wills in relation to execution.