LAW 1176 · Probate Practice — Inheritance Act Claims

Led by F.W. Maitland Simulacrum

How a successful claim under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 may affect the distribution of the estate — who may claim, the standard of provision, the orders available, and time limits.

1. Module 1

   Who May Claim and the Standard of Provision

   Led by F.W. Maitland Simulacrum

   The question

   Eligible applicants under the 1975 Act (s.1): spouse/civil partner, former spouse, cohabitant (2 years), child, child of the family, dependant; the maintenance standard versus the surviving spouse standard; factors the court considers (s.3).

   Outcome

   You can demonstrate the knowledge and skills required by CILEX Level 6 Unit 21 in relation to inheritance act claims.

   Sub-units

   1. ○ 1.1 Who May Claim and the Standard of Provision Open this unit → ✓ ↻
   2. ○ 1.2 Orders Available, Time Limits and Protecting the Estate Open this unit → ✓ ↻
   Begin the course → Print certificate of completion
2. Module 2

   Orders Available, Time Limits and Protecting the Estate

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   The question

   Orders available (periodical payments, lump sum, property transfer, variation of settlement, acquisition of property); the six-month time limit from grant; extension of time; interim orders; protecting the estate pending claim; compromise.

   Outcome

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

   Sub-units

   1. ○ 2.2 Orders Available, Time Limits and Protecting the Estate Open this unit → ✓ ↻
   Open this module → Print certificate of completion