Parry and Kerridge: The Law of Succession - 9780421959309

Product Description

Parry and Kerridge has been the leading textbook on the law of succession for over 70 years, providing the detail required for a full understanding of the subject.

Covers both wills and intestacy as well as probate and the administration of estates
Acts as an essential text for students and is a highly useful point of reference for practitioners
Incorporates all key legislative developments including those brought about by the Civil Partnership Act 2004, the Mental Capacity Act 2005, and the Family Provision (Intestate Succession) Order 2008
Covers the latest case law including Sherrington v Sherrington, Channon v Perkins, Sharp v Adam, Kostic v Chaplin, Re Loxston, Re Rowinska, Franks v Sinclair, Supple v Pender, Carvel Foundation v Carvel, P v G, Cunliffe v Fielden, and Banks v Nat West Bank

Contents

Introduction - The Transfer of Property on Death
Intestacy
Formalities
The Making of Wills
Promises to Leave Property by Will, Secret Trusts and Mutual Wills
Revocation, Alteration, Revival and Confirmation of Wills
Provision for the Deceased's Family and Dependants
The Contents of a Will
The Construction of Wills
Specific Rules of Construction
The Date from which a Will Speaks
Satisfaction
Failure of Gift by Will or of Interest on Intestacy
Duty of Care
Tax
Executors and Administrators
Grants of Probate and Letters of Administration
The Making and Revocation of Grants
Collection, Realisation and Management of the Estate
Payment of Expenses and Debts
Incidence of General Legacies
Income and Interest
Distribution of the Estate
Remedies

Reviews

"This is a compendious book" - New Law Journal, April 2003 - of previous edition
"... this book is ... welll supported by citation of authority". - New Law Journal, April 2003 - of previous edition
"The book is user-friendly in the way it is set out and includes to advantage, where necessary, precedents and illuminating footnotes." - The Law Teacher, Vol 23, No 3 - of previous edition
"...deserves consideration for inclusion in anyone's reading list." - The Law Teacher, Vol 23, No 3 - of previous edition