Legal Secretary - Wills and Probate

Overview

If you are wishing to pursue a career in the Wills and Probate department in a legal office then this course will give you a good introduction to preparing a will and the distribution of an estate

Aims and Objectives

To give an introduction to the work, responsibilities, practice and structure of the Wills and Probate Department in a legal office.

Develop an excellent knowledge of the workings and structure of a Wills and Probate Department.

The flexibility and value of self-study course designed to enable you to work at your own pace.

A personalised workbook to use as a reference guide on completion of the course.

The opportunity to gain the widely recognised Pitman Training Certificate

Target Audience

Individuals wishing to pursue a career as a Legal Secretary

Prerequisites

Comprehension end-user knowledge of Microsoft Word, competent keyboarding (at least 40 wpm), good letter layout and office practice skills

Course Content

• Lesson 1: Procedures to be followed when preparing a Will.


• Lesson 2: Codicils; enduring Power of Attorney and Deed of Revocation.


• Lesson 3: Procedures to be followed when obtaining Grant of Probate.


• Lesson 4: Documents associated with the distribution of an Estate

Course Duration

7 hours