Course Overview
If you are wishing to pursue a career in the Wills and Executry department in a legal office then this course will give you a good introduction to preparing a will and the distribution of an estate.
Aims and Objectives
To give an introduction to the work, responsibilities, practice and structure of the Wills and Probate Department in a legal office.
Develop an excellent knowledge of the workings and structure of a Wills and Probate Department.
The flexibility and value of self-study course designed to enable you to work at your own pace.
A personalised workbook to use as a reference guide on completion of the course.
The opportunity to gain the widely recognised Pitman Training Certificate.
Target Audiences
Those wishing to start a career as a legal secretary in Scotland specialising in Wills and Executry Law.
Prerequisites
Experience of using Windows and Word to a proficient level. Some experience of letter layout.
Course duration
7 hours
Course Code
1010198443
Course Content
Lesson 1: Procedures to be followed when preparing a Will; variety of Wills with specific purposes.
Lesson 2: Codicils; powers of Attorney.
Lesson 3: Preparing an initial writ; applying for confirmation.
Lesson 4: The administration of an estate; procedure for transferring the ownership of heritable property; executry accounts.
