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Williams, Mortimer and Sunnucks: Executors, Administrators and Probate
Williams, Mortimer and Sunnucks provides in-depth guidance to the law of probate and the administration of estates after death. It is considered in the market to be one of the leading authorities on the subject offering an in-depth analysis of the law and how it applies in practice. This title offers solutions to the most complex problems through authoritative analysis of the law and how it has been applied by the courts.
It covers the grant of probate and of administration, non-contentious and contentious practice, devolution and liability, and the administration and distribution of assets, so that you are up to date on every aspect of the process of probate. The authors, John Ross Martyn and Nicholas Caddick QC, also explain the implications of case law developments, including important decisions on testamentary capacity, knowledge and approval, undue influence, due execution, and costs.
Key features: Provides definitive guidance on all legal issues relating to personal representatives and the distribution of an estate after death Offers solutions to the most complex problems through authoritative analysis of the law and how it has been applied by the courts Steers practitioners through case law with detailed analysis of judgments and their rationale Follows the chronological process of probate and administration.
Covers the grant of probate and of administration, non-contentious and contentious practice, devolution and liability, and the administration and distribution of assets Takes into account family provision Deals with foreign assets Includes private international law as it affects personal representatives Considers how development of the general law of restitution affects the refunding, following and tracing of assets Explains the implications of case law developments, including important decisions on testamentary capacity, knowledge and approval, undue influence, due execution, and costs Reproduces all relevant legislation, rules, orders and forms
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