Master this classic guide to wills, executors, and legacies with clear, practical guidance
This three-part treatise covers last wills and testaments, executors and administrators, and the laws governing legacies and devises. It presents the law in a structured form, with explanations of how administration, distribution, and debt handling work in practice.
- Learn how different officials and processes affect estate administration and probate
- Explore how executors and administrators are appointed, and what powers they hold
- Understand how gifts, devises, and legacies are interpreted, enforced, and challenged
- See how case law and statutory rules shape real-world outcomes for heirs and creditors
Ideal for readers of historical legal materials, estate planning practitioners, and students seeking a deeper grasp of early modern will and probate law.