Description
A comprehensive and practical overview of the will drafting process, suitable for all levels, covering key aspects from instruction-taking to managing risks and avoiding common mistakes.
Will drafting is an intricate art often involving a number of complex issues.
This webinar will give you a comprehensive overview of the will drafting process, covering everything from instruction-taking through to drafting and advising the will-maker.
During the webinar we will look at:
- Taking comprehensive instructions
- Key matters to consider when drafting a will
- Avoiding common mistakes & drafting errors
- Managing risk – your obligations as a solicitor
- Matters to consider in relation to testamentary capacity, undue influence, and claims against an estate
This webinar is suitable for all levels.
Although the webinar will cover some of the key legal concepts, this webinar will have a practical focus.
ORIGINAL BROADCAST DATE
6 March 2025
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- You will appreciate the importance of taking good instructions
- You will improve your will drafting skills
- You will know how to avoid mistakes when drafting a will
- You will understand the importance of acting in a timely manner
- You will understand how to advise and manage issues to do with capacity, undue influence and claims against an estate
SUITED TO
Everyone – all levels.
PRESENTER
Ala Sonti, Senior Associate, McVeagh Fleming
Ala Sonti is a Senior Associate at McVeagh Fleming and has significant experience drafting wills, administering estates and dealing with estate-related claims.