Wills, Probate, and Legal Frameworks

What Will You Learn?

• Understand how to draft legally valid wills, including different types (simple, joint, testamentary trust wills).
• Gain knowledge of the probate process: application, administration, and final estate distribution.
• Learn the responsibilities and practical duties of an executor, including asset inventory, debt settlement, and communication with heirs.
• Comprehend intestacy laws and how estates are distributed in the absence of a valid will.
• Explore essential legal concepts in trust and estate law, such as testamentary capacity and the Rule Against Perpetuities.
• Understand fiduciary duties of trustees and executors, including the duty of loyalty, prudence, and impartiality.
• Familiarize yourself with regulatory frameworks, statutes, and reporting requirements relevant to estate administration.
• Identify common legal challenges and how to prevent or resolve issues such as contested wills or fiduciary breaches.
• Analyze real-world case studies involving will disputes, probate litigation, and successful estate administration.
• Access and utilize key tools like will templates, probate checklists, legal resources, and professional advisory networks.