This On Demand will provide useful guidance and a practical overview of the fundamentals of Estate Administration, from receiving notification of a client’s death, to identification of the executor(s) and the assets, through to distribution and winding up of the Estate.  

It will cover issues that can arise with executor appointments, time-frames to be aware of, potential claims, intestacy and partial intestacies, bringing in the assets, testamentary trusts, life interests and everything in between. You will also gain insights into dealing with grieving families and receive tips for managing conflicts between the different parties involved.

Who Should Attend?

All lawyers and legal executives new to practising in the Estate Administration area, or those wanting an update, including both general and sole practitioners.

Learning Outcomes

• Gain a better understanding of the essential steps for administering a straight-forward Estate.
• Get to grips with your duties as a lawyer when acting for an Estate and knowing who is the client. 
• Gain insights into dealing with grieving families. 
• Become apprised of the conflicts of interest that can arise and how to manage these.
• Learn to recognise flags for potential claims against the Estate.
  

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