Drafting Wills: Practice Guide
Course Overview
More and more negligence claims are being brought against solicitors in relation to wills and will drafting. In fact, did you know that over 50% of wills in Australia are contested?
So now, more than ever, it’s critical you follow a precise, methodical approach when taking instructions and drafting wills on behalf of your clients.
This course will teach you how to correctly draft wills, minimise negligence claims and tailor each will to your clients’ needs and circumstances.
You’ll learn about:
- Will requirements
- Receiving instructions
- Executing wills
- Common pitfalls to avoid
You’ll gain the skills you need to give clients peace of mind that you’re fully prepared to execute their will – exactly as they planned.
Course Structure
- Identifying your strengths
- Leveraging your strengths
- Understanding your energy
- Leveraging your energy
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FAQs
The course contains content that falls within the mandatory CPD categories of:
- Professional skills
- Substantive law
With our online on-demand interactive courses, you can learn when and where it suits you. We’ve designed each course to provide both education and enjoyment.
Each course offers a mix of engaging exercises, where you’ll gain access to:
- Interactive activities to challenge your understanding and put your knowledge to the test. You’ll also enjoy engaging exercises, such as flip cards, quizzes and drafting activities.
- Clearly identified outcomes so you know precisely what you’ll learn – and the skills you’ll gain. You’ll also be able to track your development and focus on key improvement areas.
- Extended course access so you can reference the material as you need – or revisit it should life get in the way.
- Feedback and template answers so you can refine your skills, grow your knowledge and gain fresh insights.
Access each module on the College’s learning portal. When you buy a single, you’ll have 24/7 unlimited access for 12-months from the date of purchase.
Does this educational activity extend your knowledge and skills in areas that are relevant to your practice needs or professional development?
If so, and you’re not a WA practitioner, you should claim 1 unit for each hour of participation, not including breaks.
Please check your local CPD rules for any caps on activity types, such as the private study of non-interactive audio/visual materials. You are responsible for keeping your own CPD records and complying with your local CPD rules.
No. Western Australian practitioners who complete our on-demand courses are currently unable to claim CPD points.
However, you may earn CPD points by attending select live CPD events or by completing select CPD Interactive modules.
Yes, you can learn on the go by accessing our learning content at anytime, anywhere through your mobile device. Simply download the Canvas Student app (that hosts College of Law learning portal). In the app, search College of Law in ‘Find my school’ and sign in with your given COLPass details – you will then be able to access all your College of Law courses via the mobile app.