Overview of the Perpetuities and Accumulations Act 2009
- Podcast Location:
- Sorry, this podcast has been removed as it is now out of date
- Categories:
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Private Client: Wills, Trusts & Lifetime Planning
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- Length:
- 30 minutes of audio
(+ optional 5 minute online quiz) - Plays on Computer:
- Yes Downloadable as MP3: Yes
- Contributor(s):
- Course Aims:
This podcast aims to provide listeners with a guide to the changes brought about to wills and trusts by the enactment of the Perpetuities & Accumulations Act 2009. After a brief review of the previous regime, Claire White, private client editor with Practical Law Company will set out some of the points practitioners should be aware of and what steps they can take to update their processes and precedents.
- Outcomes:
- After completing the course you will:
- Understand the context and old law which the new Act amends;
- Understand the major amendments made to the law in this area;
- Be aware of the steps necessary to update precedents;
- Understand why its important to update clients about the new changes - particularly with respect to wills.
- Level:
- Complex
- Classification:
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Legislative Updates
- Sources and References:
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- Perpetuities & Accumulations Act 2009.
This podcast concerns the new Perpetuity & Accumulations Act 2009 which came into force at the beginning of April 2010. Taking an overview of the new legislation, it addresses some of the points practitioners should be aware of and what steps they can take to update their clients and protect themselves from liability.
Podcast added: 15/07/10
This course has now been removed from the site. It is no longer suitable for CPD purposes as it contains information that is out of date or incorrect. For a list of our latest CPDcasts, please visit the library.
