Wills, Trusts and Estates Law and Practice

Cod y Modiwl: LC31720
Teitl y Modiwl: Wills, Trusts and Estates Law and Practice
Blwyddyn Academaidd: 2026/2027
Semester: Semester 2
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl: Ms Caroline Whitby
Rhestr Ddarllen: Gweld ar Aspire
Rhagofynion: CT24920 neu CT34920 neu LC24920 neu LC34920
Rhagofynion: CT10120 neu CT10420 neu CT20120 neu LC10120 neu LC10420 neu LC20120
Cyd-Ofynion: If intending to prepare for the SQE1 examination students should also pursue: LC31320: LC31420: LC31520: LC31620: LC31820
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu: Mrs Lauren Harvey

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad	Manylion Asesiad	Cyfran
Asesiad Semester	Problem-solving written answers:	25%
Arholiad Semester	Online Examination: 2 Awr In person in computer room	75%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Problem-solving written answers:	25%
Arholiad Ailsefyll	Online Examination: 2 Awr In person in computer room	75%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

Apply their knowledge of express and implied trusts.
Apply their knowledge of the fiduciary relationship.
Apply their knowledge of trustees’ duties, powers and liability.
Apply their knowledge of equitable remedies.
Assess the validity and interpret the contents of a will and advise on the distribution of testate, intestate and partially intestate estates.
Apply the law and practice in connection with an application for a grant of representation.
Apply the law and practice of Inheritance Tax to lifetime gifts and transfers on death.
Plan, manage and progress the administration of an estate.
Apply the law and practice relating to Personal Representatives and Trustees to the administration of estates and any consequent trusts.

Disgrifiad cryno

This module covers the core legal principles and practical rules associated with wills and the administration of trusts and estates.

Students will be expected to draw on and apply their knowledge of the following areas of law and practice:

Wills and intestacy

Probate and administration practice

Taxation and, in particular, Inheritance Tax

Trust law.

Cynnwys

Trusts: Core Principles of Trust Law
1. Express and implied trusts.
2. The fiduciary relationship.
3. Trustees’ duties, powers and liability.
4. Equitable remedies.
5. The validity of a will and interpretation of the contents of a will. The distribution of testate, intestate and partially intestate estates.
6. The law and practice in connection with an application for a grant of representation.
7. The law and practice of Inheritance Tax to lifetime gifts and transfers on death.
8. The planning, management and progression of the administration of an estate including claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975.
9. The law and practice relating to Personal Representatives and Trustees in the administration of estates and consequent trusts. The rights, powers and remedies of beneficiaries of wills and consequent trusts.

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau	Manylion Sgiliau
Addasrwydd a gwydnwch	Students will be presented with new and novel scenarios regularly in order to develop their ability to adapt the application of their legal knowledge. Feedback and feedforward sessions reflecting on performance in set tasks.
Cydlynu ag erail	Many of the classroom exercises will require teamwork.
Cyfathrebu proffesiynol	Central to all interactions on this module (core to the professional and ethical elements of the competency requirements)
Datrys Problemau	Scenarios and case studies central to module delivery with students developing solutions.
Meddwl beirniadol a dadansoddol	Central to problem-solving and decision making in the context of legal analysis.
Myfyrdod	Feedback and feedforward sessions reflecting on performance in set tasks.
Sgiliau pwnc penodol	Knowledge of wills, trusts and the administration of estates.
Synnwyr byd go iawn	Practical and client-facing aspects of the module.
Technoleg Gwybodaeth	Computer-based assessment. Legal research via electronic databases.

Nodau

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