LAW 1181 · Probate Practice — Will Drafting

Led by F.W. Maitland Simulacrum

The elements of will drafting — the structure of a will, standard clauses, appointment of executors and trustees, specific and residuary gifts, trusts within wills, and the use of letter of wishes.

1. Module 1

   Structure of a Will and Standard Clauses

   Led by F.W. Maitland Simulacrum

   The question

   The will structure: commencement, revocation clause, appointment of executors and trustees, funeral wishes, specific legacies, pecuniary legacies, residuary clause, attestation clause; the appropriateness of standard precedent clauses; precatory words.

   Outcome

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

   Sub-units

   1. ○ 1.1 Structure of a Will and Standard Clauses Open this unit → ✓ ↻
   2. ○ 1.2 Trusts Within Wills and Letters of Wishes Open this unit → ✓ ↻
   Begin the course → Print certificate of completion
2. Module 2

   Trusts Within Wills and Letters of Wishes

   Led by F.W. Maitland Simulacrum

   The question

   Immediate post-death interests (IPDI) and qualifying interest in possession trusts; discretionary trusts within wills; 18-to-25 trusts and bereaved minor trusts; the letter of wishes (precatory, not binding on trustees); the trustee's powers and investment clause.

   Outcome

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

   Sub-units

   1. ○ 2.2 Trusts Within Wills and Letters of Wishes Open this unit → ✓ ↻
   Open this module → Print certificate of completion