Paper One Certificate Course (Module One)

This is a completely revamped course and succeeds the Paper One Certificate Course (Module One).

It is in three sections, contained in Section One it comprises full details of the Law of Succession – everything the practitioner needs to know about the law dating back to the Wills Act 1837 and right up to date with all the changes and amendments. Why Wills are needed and how they work and how they can fail. Who can and cannot make Wills and includes the newest Act, the Civil partnership Act 2004 which became law on the 5 December 2005 giving same sex partners all the same rights as married couples.

Section Two, is an introduction to trusts, details all the different types of will trusts, how they work and where to use them. It looks at lifetime gifts and tax planning before death as well as using the matrimonial home as part of a tax plan or strategy for both pre and post death arrangements. Section Two also covers Business and Agricultural Property Relief (BPR & APR) ensuring maximum use is made of the nil rate band and business reliefs of up to 100%.

Section Three, covers taxation and has twenty one new and revised plain English sections on inheritance tax, capital gains tax and much more.

The whole manual together with the prescribed reading “Wills Administration and Taxation” by Barlow King and King which is supplied makes up a thorough source of reference and reading material for the future.

For more information on costs and content contact the College of Will Writing on 01522 687888