'Digital Assets and Probate: A Practitioner's Guide' is an ideal companion for the busy probate practitioner who needs a better understanding of digital assets when advising clients, drafting wills, or administering estates. Written in an accessible style, it is a useful reference for both new and experienced probate practitioners, dealing with issues such as: - What is a digital asset? - Who deals with digital assets in probate situations? - How does inheritance tax apply to digital assets? - What happens if you ignore the digital aspects of a client's estate? - What steps should be taken to secure digital assets post-death? - What should clients be asked about their digital assets and behaviours, and what should not be asked? The author looks at a range of subjects in the context of probate, from social media and the taxation of crypto-currencies to digital executorship and securing digital devices. The mitigation of risks to solicitors and legal representatives is also considered. This book also provides the practitioner with draft clauses, precedents and a sample digital assets questionnaire for clients. It contains a useful glossary of relevant terms which are commonly encountered in practice.

About the Author
James Normington is a chancery and commercial barrister at New Park Court Chambers. He has a particular expertise in wills and probate matters with a digital aspect

Reviews
'...very much a practical book, guiding the practitioner on what issues to consider and offering pragmatic solutions A valuable addition to any will-writer's and probate practitioner's library...' From review in Law Society Gazette



Book Information
ISBN 9780854902958
Author James Normington
Format Paperback
Page Count 200
Imprint Wildy, Simmonds and Hill Publishing
Publisher Wildy, Simmonds and Hill Publishing
Weight(grams) 260g