Qualifications Scotland
Level 6
QN: 603/0172/7
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Qualifications Scotland Level 6 Diploma in Probate Law and Practice
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Qualifications Scotland. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 211 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 6
Awarding Body
Qualifications Scotland
Syllabus Units
3 Units
Guided Hours
211 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Managing Client and Office Accounts (Probate)
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Record, in a double entry book-keeping system and in accordance with the CLC Accounts Code and Guidance where relevant, transactions dealing with (a) aspects of client billing in a probate context, and (b) transactions involving the business's finances. Working from a trial balance
- prepare and analyse simple year end accounts including profit and loss accounts and balance sheets, incorporate any adjustments, and prepare appropriation accounts.
- Prepare and analyse bank reconciliation statements and cashflow forecasts.
2
The Administration of Estates
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Advise clients as to the procedure for getting in the estate assets and making claims on behalf of the estate.
- Determine the relevance of trusts and property law. Set out the accounting and distribution process. Advise personal representatives as to what protection is afforded to them. Attend to calculation and payment of inheritance tax, income tax and capital gains tax.
3
Wills, Succession and Grants of Representation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Apply the rules of succession on full or partial intestacy in order to provide practical advice and assistance to clients. Draft corrective and supporting Affidavits and advise as to the doctrine of incorporation of documents. Obtain the appropriate Grant of Representation by completing the relevant form of Oath for Executors or Administrators.
- Complete Inland Revenue accounts relating to an Estate.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/0172/7
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Qualifications Scotland
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2016