Course Overview
If you are wishing to pursue a career in the Wills and Probate 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
Individuals wishing to pursue a career as a Legal Secretary.
Prerequisites
Comprehension end-user knowledge of Microsoft Word, competent keyboarding (at least 40 wpm), good letter layout and office practice skills.
Course duration
7 hours
Course Code
1010198113
Course Content
Lesson 1: Procedures to be followed when preparing a Will.
Lesson 2: Codicils; enduring Power of Attorney and Deed of Revocation.
Lesson 3: Procedures to be followed when obtaining Grant of Probate.
Lesson 4: Documents associated with the distribution of an Estate.
