Written by a team of leading experts, this trusted handbook provides an authoritative guide to good practice for probate practitioners. Established as a key work in this area, the Probate Practitioner’s Handbook offers an accessible outline of the relevant law and tax along with practical advice. This latest edition takes account of: * legislative changes including the: o Perpetuities and Accumulations Act 2009 o Mental Capacity Act 2005 o Solicitors’ (Non-Contentious Business) Remuneration Order 2009 o Money Laundering Regulations 2007 * the latest decisions on ‘the golden rule’ * changes to the Solicitors’ Code of Conduct 2007, in particular to Rule 2 * Law Society guidance on Larke v. Nugus and file retention * recent case law including Stack v. Dowden, Olins v. Walters and Re: P * the IHT transferable nil rate band * the Law Society Contentious Costs Guide (3 March 2010). Designed for the busy practitioner, the book offers practical features including checklists, sample letters, precedents, case commentaries, extracts from and references to articles, and examples. The book also gives expert advice on client care, costs, management and marketing to help practitioners offer an efficient and profitable service to their clients.