LAW 1182 · Probate Practice — Grants of Representation

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The law and practice relating to the issue of grants of representation — probate, letters of administration and letters of administration with will annexed, the application process, caveats, and citations.

1. Module 1

   Types of Grant and the Application Process

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   The question

   Grant of probate (executor named in valid will); letters of administration with will annexed (no executor or executor cannot act); letters of administration (intestacy); the HMRC requirements before the grant; the Probate Registry process; online applications.

   Outcome

   You can demonstrate the knowledge and skills required by CILEX Level 6 Unit 21 in relation to grants of representation.

   Sub-units

   1. ○ 1.1 Types of Grant and the Application Process Open this unit → ✓ ↻
   2. ○ 1.2 Caveats, Citations and Revocation of Grants Open this unit → ✓ ↻
   Begin the course → Print certificate of completion
2. Module 2

   Caveats, Citations and Revocation of Grants

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   The question

   Entering a caveat; warning and appearance; citations (to take probate, to propound a will); lodging a standing search; revocation of grants; the effect of a revoked grant; limited grants (ad colligenda bona, de bonis non, durante absentia).

   Outcome

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

   Sub-units

   1. ○ 2.2 Caveats, Citations and Revocation of Grants Open this unit → ✓ ↻
   Open this module → Print certificate of completion