Legal Secretary - Wills And Probate

Designed For

Individuals wishing to pursue a career as a Legal Secretary

Prerequisites

Comprehensive end-user knowledge of Microsoft word, competent keyboarding (at least 40 wpm), good letter layout and office prectice skills.

Objectives

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

Duration

7 Hours

Course Content

• Procedures to be followed when preparing a Will
• Codicils, enduring Power of Attorney and Deed of Revocation
• Procedures to be followed when obtaining Grant of Probate
• Documents associated with the distribution of an Estate