Succession and trusts - Study guides, Revision notes & Summaries

Class notes from eighth lecture of the module Law of Succession and Trusts. Lecture covers trustees' duties and breach of duties in Scots law. Important notes are highlighted, and case descriptions are given. Author achieved first-class grade for the module.

Class notes from seventh lecture of the module Law of Succession and Trusts. Lecture covers trustees in Scots law. Important notes are highlighted, and case descriptions are given. Author achieved first-class grade for the module.

Class notes from first lecture of the module Law of Succession and Trusts. Lecture covers establishing death, presumption of death, and survivorship in Scots law. Important notes are highlighted, and case descriptions are given. Author achieved a first-class grade for the module.

Class notes from ninth lecture of the module Law of Succession and Trusts. Lecture covers variation and termination of trusts in Scots law. Important notes are highlighted, and case descriptions are given. Author achieved first-class grade for the module.

Topics in Wills and Trusts correct answers 1. Intestate Descent and Distribution 2. Succession Problems Common to Intestacy and Wills 3. Execution of Wills 4. Revocation of Wills 5. Components of a Will 6. Contracts Relating to Wills/Joint Wills 7. Changes in Beneficiaries and Property after Execution 8. Restrictions on the Power of Testation 9. Will Contests 10. Probate and Estate Administration Important Terms for Wills correct answers 1. Probate: Refers to the court proceeding in ...

This document provides model answers to 3 questions taken from the 2020/2021 past paper for the Law of Succession and Trusts module. Author achieved a first class grade for the module.

Non-Probate Property correct answers Life insurance, individual retirement accounts, living and revocable trusts, and survivorship property Executor correct answers Named under a will (decedent asks to represent the estate) Administrator correct answers Appointed by the court (may exist in intestacy situations) Administrator CTA correct answers Appointed by court when there IS a will but when will does not designate executor, or when designated executor fails/ceases to serve. This will ...

Topics in Wills and Trusts correct answers 1. Intestate Descent and Distribution 2. Succession Problems Common to Intestacy and Wills 3. Execution of Wills 4. Revocation of Wills 5. Components of a Will 6. Contracts Relating to Wills/Joint Wills 7. Changes in Beneficiaries and Property after Execution 8. Restrictions on the Power of Testation 9. Will Contests 10. Probate and Estate Administration Important Terms for Wills correct answers 1. Probate: Refers to the court proceeding in ...

Public Law - correct answer deals with issues that affect the general public or state - society as a whole. It covers: Administrative laws; constitutional laws, criminal laws, municipal laws, international laws Private Law (Civil Law) - correct answer affects the rights and obligations of individuals, families, businesses and small groups and exists to assist citizens in disputes that involve private m...