Parry and Kerridge: The Law of Succession / R. Kerridge, assisted by A H R Brierley.

Introduction The Transfer of Property on Death. Intestacy. The Nature of Wills. Formalities. The Making of Wills. Promises to Leave Property by Will. Revocation, Alteration, Revival and Confirmation of Wills. Financial Provision for the Deceased s Family and Dependants. The Contents of a Will. The Construction of Wills. Specific Rules of Construction: The Construction of Powers. The Date from which a Will Speaks.Satisfaction.Failure of a Gift by Will or of Interest on Intestacy. Negligence in the Preparation of Wills. Tax. Executors and Administrators. Grants of Probate. The Making and Revocation of Grants. Collection, Realisation, and Management of the Estate. Payment of Expenses and Debts. Incidence of General Legacies. Distribution of the Estate.

Parry & Kerridge: The Law of Succession has been the leading textbook on the topic for over 70 years, providing the detail required for a full understanding of the subject. The work covers wills, intestacy, probate and the administration of estates. The twelfth edition has been updated to incorporate legislative developments including the Civil Partnership Act 2004, the Mental Capacity Act 2005, and the Family Provision (Intestate Succession) Order 2009.