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Law of Succession

  • Textbook
  • © 1997

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Authors:
  1. Catherine Rendell

    1. University of Hertfordshire, UK

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Part of the book series: Macmillan Law Masters (MLM)

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Table of contents (14 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxvii
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  2. The Law Relating to Wills

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. Nature and Function of Wills

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      Pages 3-26

    3. The Creation of a Valid Will

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      Pages 27-53

    4. Revocation, Alteration, Republication and Revival of Wills

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      Pages 54-74

    5. Gifts by Will and Their Failure

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      Pages 75-94

    6. Construction of Wills

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      Pages 95-111

  3. Intestacy

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 113-113
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    2. Total and Partial Intestacy

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      Pages 115-133

  4. Obtaining a Grant of Representation

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 135-135
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    2. Grants of Representation

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      Pages 137-161

    3. Probate Jurisdiction

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      Pages 162-168

  5. Administration of Estates

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 169-169
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    2. Collection, Realization and Management of Estates

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      Pages 171-183

    3. Payment of Expenses, Debts, and Pecuniary Legacies

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      Pages 184-204

    4. Distribution of the Estate

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      Pages 205-224

    5. Remedies of the Beneficiaries and Creditors

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      Pages 225-237

  6. Post-Mortem Alterations

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 239-239
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    2. Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975

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      Pages 241-264

    3. Disclaimers and Variations

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      Pages 265-270
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About this book

A concise and clear general text on the law connected with death and succession. This is a 'classic' legal area, in common law, primarily decided by case precedents, where the arguments and principles can be obscure and arcane. Catherine Rendell cuts through the thicket of obscurity, delivering a concise and readable text with verve and distinction.

Authors and Affiliations

  • University of Hertfordshire, UK

    Catherine Rendell

About the author

CATHERINE RENDELL is Senior Lecturer in Law at the University of Hertfordshire.

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