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An Introductory Guide to Legal Rights - Avoiding the Hidden Traps for Private Client Professionals in Scotland - Webinar

Length
1 hour
Next course start
Available On-Demand See details
Course delivery
Self-Paced Online
Length
1 hour
Next course start
Available On-Demand See details
Course delivery
Self-Paced Online

Course description

Legal Rights is a concept unique to Scotland, and whilst it ostensibly exists to avoid disinheritance, it contains within it several hidden traps, especially regarding calculation.

Sarah-Jane MacDonald presents this comprehensive and informative webinar which highlights some of the main issues to be aware of. It is suitable for private client practitioners, particularly those who deal with will drafting, succession planning and estate administration.

It includes a reminder of the principles and the basic calculation, what constitutes ‘moveable property’, when heritable property might be ‘moveable’, what deductions can be made to ascertain the ‘net’ moveable estate, the concept of collation, and more.

Upcoming start dates

1 start date available

Available On-Demand

  • Self-Paced Online
  • Online
  • English

Outcome / Qualification etc.

Following all MBL courses, a certificate of attendance will be provided for those who are required to evidence their CPD activity to a professional body.

Training Course Content

Introduction

Legal Rights is a uniquely Scottish concept, and whilst it seems like a simple means of avoiding disinheritance on the face of it, the concept (and calculation) has several hidden traps!

This new webinar will highlight some of the main issues to watch out for.

It is suitable for private client practitioners, particularly those who deal with will drafting, succession planning, and estate administration.

What You Will Learn

The webinar will cover the following:

  • A reminder of the principles and the basic calculation
  • What constitutes ‘moveable property’ and issues around gifts and trusts
  • When might heritable property be ‘moveable’?
  • What deductions can be made to ascertain the ‘net’ moveable estate?
  • The concept of collation

Expenses

From £99
MBL Seminars Limited
C/o Law Business Research
Holborn Gate, 330 High Holborn
WC1V 7QT London

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