Tristram and Coote's Probate Practice is the definitive work on probate and is extensively referred to by the Probate Registries. This new edition, fully updated since the 31st edition and supplement set, contains up to date, expert guidance on all aspects of probate procedure.
In this new edition, the authors have done a great deal of work in the chapters to discuss how to handle the new forms for legal professionals PA1P and PA1A, which were launched this year by HMCTS. After many revisions, the latest versions are now live and are of course included alongside expert commentary in this 32nd edition.
The forms state, 'For guidance on the information that is required and wording that should be used, please refer to Tristram and Coote's, making this new edition essential for all practitioners working in this area of law.
- Written by a team of experts drawn from the judiciary, probate registry and the Capital Taxes Office.
- Contains up to date, expert guidance on all aspects of probate procedure.
- Accompanied by precedents that are recommended by Probate Registrars.
Tristram and Coote's Probate Practice is the definitive work on probate and is extensively referred to by the Probate Registries. For December 2024, the expert author team have provided a full update to all changes in case law, regulation, tax, and legislation since the publication of the fourth supplement published December 2024. This includes coverage of: Rea v Rea on the evidential burden on a party alleging undue influence; the forfeiture rule on survivorship and joint tenancies addressed in Leeson v McPherson; and Morris v Morris regarding cases where a short preliminary directions hearing may be deemed necessary.
