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OverviewShortlisted for the DSBA Practical Law Book of the Year Award 2020 Primarily a practical precedent book, but containing much more than just precedents, this book will prove invaluable to all legal practitioners specialising in probate and succession law. Most chapters cover a constituent part of a will, and include a commentary which summarises the applicable law and gives pointers and advice on matters to be taken into consideration and pitfalls to be avoided. Clear and concise, this title written by Brian Spierin, whose recent title Succession Act 1965 and Related Legislation: A Commentary won the DSBA practical book of year 2018, provides precedents drafted in a straightforward, modern style and annotated where necessary. Full appendices are included containing the relevant statutory provisions - which will be of use to the practitioner when drafting a will. The text of this third edition has been completely revised and includes case law up to date as of September 2020 and relevant legislation referenced up to 2020. Significant additions to this new edition include: -- Impact of the Divorce Reform -- Prevention of Benefit from Homicide - Law Reform Commission Report 114-2015 -- A new chapter on wills that deal with digital assets -- A new chapter on Mutual wills. Cases: H v H [2015] IESC 7 Laaser v Earls [2016] IECA 63 Corrigan v Corrigan IESC [2016] Nevin v Nevin [2013] IEHC 427, IECA 2017, IESC [2018]. The still relevant Cawley and others v Lillis [2011] IEHC 513 and [2012] IR 281 Full Product DetailsAuthor: Brian SpierinPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Imprint: Bloomsbury Professional Edition: 3rd edition ISBN: 9781526512239ISBN 10: 1526512238 Pages: 416 Publication Date: 15 December 2020 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Mixed media product Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsChapter 1. Introductory Considerations Chapter 2. Principles of Drafting and Construction Chapter 3. Introductory Clauses Chapter 4. Revocation of Wills Chapter 5. Appointment of Executors, Trustees and Guardians Chapter 6. Legacies Chapter 7. Devises Chapter 8. Ademption, Satisfaction, Advancement and Release of Debts Chapter 9. Fully-Secret and Half-Secret Trusts Chapter 10. Residuary Bequests Chapter 11. Alternative Disposition or Accruer Over in the Event that a Bequest Fails Chapter 12. Executor and Trustee Powers Chapter 13. Variation of 'Relevant Trusts' (Under Part 5 of the Land and Conveyancing Reform Act 2009) Chapter 14. Miscellaneous Declarations and Directions Chapter 15. Attestation Clauses/Testimoniums Chapter 16. Complete Wills and Codicils Chapter 17. Mutual Wills Chapter 18. Digital Assets Appendix 1. Statutory Provisions of the Succession Act 1965 Relating to Wills Appendix 2. Definitions Contained in the Succession Act 1965 to which Regard should be had Appendix 3. Affidavits of Attesting Witness that may be Sworn at the Time the Will is Executed and Left with the Will where there is Some Unusual Circumstance Pertaining to the Execution of the Will Appendix 4. Affidavits of Mental Capacity to be Prepared at the Time the Will is Executed Appendix 5. Distribution of Estates on Intestacy where the Deceased Dies after 1 January 1967 - Taking into Account Amendments Wrought by the 2010 Act Appendix 6. Rights of Surviving Spouses and Civil Partners Appendix 7. Rights of Surviving Children where there is a Will Appendix 8. Provisions in Relation to Unworthiness to Succeed and Disinheritance with Precedent Affidavit Appendix 9. Provisions Relating to Dispositions Made for the Purposes of Disinheriting a Spouse or Children Appendix 10. Validity as to Form of Foreign Testamentary Documents Appendix 11. Disclaimer Appendix 12. Other Statutory Provisions and Rules of Court Relevant to the Drafting of Wills Appendix 13. Relevant Provisions of the Charities Act 2009ReviewsThe second edition of this book is timely and will be of great assistance to practitioners...From the outset, the book provides a fresh and user-friendly impression...Whether the practitioner is seasoned in the intricacies of succession law or is a novice drafter of wills, this book, particularly with its electronic access, will be of great assistance. * Parchment Magazine * Author InformationBrian E Spierin SC is a leading barrister in this area of law. His recent title Succession Act 1965 and Related Legislation: A Commentary won the DSBA practical book of year 2018 Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |