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

Introduction

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.

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 course 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.