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Fully revised and updated, the third edition provides readers with essential information on the latest cases, legislation, and reform proposals in a clear, modern format that is clearly structured and easy to read
Fully integrated academic commentary allows the reader to engage critically as well as gaining knowledge of substantive law
Comprehensive yet compact, the book uses case law narrative to engage students and bring this subject to life
A new introductory chapter covering the demographic and policy context of succession, extensive end of chapter further reading suggestions, diagrams, and online legal updates and useful web links aid understanding and encourage readers to continue expanding their knowledge of the subject
New to this Edition:
A new introductory chapter covers the demographic and policy context of succession law
Provides up-to-date coverage of all significant legislative developments in the area, incorporating recent examples into the analysis of the area´s rich and evolving case law
Extensive end of chapter further reading lists encourage wider exploration of the subject
Diagrams provide a visual representation of key concepts



Presented and written in a friendly and engaging style, Dr Brian Sloan´s revised edition is perfectly pitched for today´s undergraduate students. Considerable attention is given to the area´s rich and evolving case-law, illustrating the relevance of the law to modern life; the central issues and academic debates surrounding inheritance are discussed fully.

New to this edition are an introductory chapter covering the demographic and policy context of succession, extensive further reading lists, and diagrams of key concepts, all presented in a clear, modernized design to aid understanding and ease navigation.



Table of Contents
1: Introduction
2: Intestacy
3: Wills: nature, characteristics and contents
4: Making a will: capacity and intention
5: Making a will: formalities
6: Revocation
7: Construction of wills
8: Entitlement
9: Family provision
10: Alternative succession
11: Administration