Legal Secretary - Wills and Probate
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
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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
