Contentious Probate Handbook

Author:   Carl Islam
Publisher:   The Law Society
Edition:   2nd New edition
ISBN:  

9781784462345


Pages:   402
Publication Date:   28 February 2025
Format:   Paperback
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Contentious Probate Handbook


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This practical, accessible and authoritative handbook covers all aspects of the law and practice relevant to probate disputes, including: removal of executors probate disputes, including due execution, lack of testamentary capacity, lack of knowledge and approval, undue influence and fraudulent calumny associated claims, including Inheritance Act claims, interpretation and rectification of wills and proprietary estoppel claims. In addition to detailed guidance on claim analysis and preparation, Chancery litigation and the Civil Procedure Rules, the author gives an account of costs management and considers all alternative dispute resolution options. This includes detailed discussion of the mediation process and of mediation advocacy, as seen through the eyes of a leading practising barrister who is also a specialised mediator. Practitioners will also benefit from a concise appendix featuring contributions from Dr Hugh Series on mental disorders and from Ellen Radley on forensic examination of handwriting and questioned documents, as well as helpful precedent pleadings.

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Author:   Carl Islam
Publisher:   The Law Society
Imprint:   The Law Society
Edition:   2nd New edition
ISBN:  

9781784462345


ISBN 10:   1784462349
Pages:   402
Publication Date:   28 February 2025
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

1. Introduction; 2. Preliminary steps; 3. Probate disputes; 4. Associated claims; 5. Litigation; 6. Costs; 7. Alternative dispute resolution; 8. Tax-efficient settlement of probate disputes; Appendices.

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Carl Islam is a practising barrister at 1EC Barristers in London who specialises in contentious probate. He is also a non-practising solicitor, a Trust and Estate Practitioner, a mediator registered with the Civil Mediation Council, a mediation advocate accredited with the Standing Conference of Mediation Advocates (SCMA) and an advisory board member of the SCMA worldwide.

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