Professional Training

Wills, Trust & Executries in Scotland - Best Practice & Avoiding Negligence Claims - Learn Live

Length
1.5 hours
Next course start
23 October, 2024 See details
Course delivery
Virtual Classroom
Length
1.5 hours
Next course start
23 October, 2024 See details
Course delivery
Virtual Classroom

Course description

This virtual classroom seminar will discuss some of the key issues to watch out for when taking instructions for will drafting, and also dealing with trusts/executries and managing expectations of executors and beneficiaries, and ensuring you avoid tax and other pitfalls along the way.


It is suitable for private client practitioners, particularly those who deal with will drafting, succession planning, and trust or estate administration who would benefit from practical tips in avoiding negligence claims.


The live and interactive session is presented by Sarah-Jane Macdonald of Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie, and Judith Clark and Lindsay Bryce MacKay of Gillespie Macandrew, who all have a wealth of experience to share.

Upcoming start dates

1 start date available

23 October, 2024

  • Virtual Classroom
  • 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

This new virtual classroom seminar will discuss some of the key issues to watch out for when taking instructions for will drafting, and also dealing with trusts/executries and managing expectations of executors and beneficiaries, and ensuring you avoid tax and other pitfalls along the way.

It is suitable for private client practitioners, particularly those who deal with will drafting, succession planning, and trust or estate administration who would benefit from practical tips in avoiding negligence claims.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive session will cover the following:

  • General issues to watch for around conflicts of interest and who is the client
  • Practical tips on managing expectations
  • Common drafting issues to watch out for
  • Tax pitfalls to consider with executries and trusts
  • Top tips on communications where executries or trusts turn contentious

Expenses

From £144
MBL Seminars Limited
C/o Law Business Research
Holborn Gate, 330 High Holborn
WC1V 7QT London

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