LAW 1185 · Probate Practice — Court Requirements

Led by F.W. Maitland Simulacrum

The requirements of the court in probate proceedings — non-contentious probate rules, the oath, affidavits, contested probate, and the court's jurisdiction to pronounce for or against the validity of a will.

1. Module 1

   Non-Contentious Probate Rules and the Oath

   Led by F.W. Maitland Simulacrum

   The question

   Non-Contentious Probate Rules 1987; the executor's oath; affidavits in support of the application; foreign wills; the court's requirements on the original will; powers of the Probate Registrar; rectification applications.

   Outcome

   You can demonstrate the knowledge and skills required by CILEX Level 6 Unit 21 in relation to court requirements.

   Sub-units

   1. ○ 1.1 Non-Contentious Probate Rules and the Oath Open this unit → ✓ ↻
   2. ○ 1.2 Contentious Probate — Validity and the Court's Jurisdiction Open this unit → ✓ ↻
   Begin the course → Print certificate of completion
2. Module 2

   Contentious Probate — Validity and the Court's Jurisdiction

   Led by F.W. Maitland Simulacrum

   The question

   Contesting the validity of a will: grounds (lack of capacity, undue influence, fraud, failure to execute); pronouncing for and against a will in solemn form; the effect of a decree; costs in contentious probate; the right to inspect a will.

   Outcome

   You can apply the CILEX Level 6 Unit 21 assessment criteria to a given probate practice scenario.

   Sub-units

   1. ○ 2.2 Contentious Probate — Validity and the Court's Jurisdiction Open this unit → ✓ ↻
   Open this module → Print certificate of completion