The Rights of Beneficiaries to Seek Assessment of Costs - What’s New? - MBL

This new virtual classroom seminar will highlight a major development relating to the rights of residuary beneficiaries to challenge the costs incurred by executors in relation to the administration of an estate.

• SRA Competency - B
• Level - Update: Requires no prior subject knowledge
• CPD - 1.25 hours
• Group bookings - email us to discuss discounts for 5+ delegates

It will also reflect on the Court of Appeal’s decision in Kenig v Thomson Snell & Passmore LLP.

The session is suitable for lawyers dealing with estate administration in England and Wales.

It is assumed that attendees will have a good grasp of the Civil Procedure Rules.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive session will cover the following:

• The Court of Appeal’s reasoning behind the decision in Kenig v Thomson Snell & Passmore LLP to permit the residuary beneficiaries application for an assessment

• The Court of Appeal’s comments in relation to Tim Martin of Tim Martin Interiors Ltd v Akin Gump LLP and in particular the distinctions drawn between section 71(1) and 71(3) of the Solicitors Act 1974

• The practical implications for those dealing with estate administration

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.