Borkowski's Law of Succession

Fourth Edition

Brian Sloan

Fully revised and updated, the fourth edition provides readers with essential information on the latest cases, legislation, and reform proposals in a clear, accessible format that is well structured and easy to read
Fully integrated academic commentary and engagement with the latest succession law scholarship allows the reader to engage critically as well as gaining knowledge of substantive law
Online legal updates and useful web links are accompanied by a range of multiple choice questions to aid understanding and encourage readers to continue expanding their knowledge of the subject
An introductory chapter covering the demographic and policy context of succession and extensive end of chapter further reading suggestions
Also available as an e-book with functionality, navigation features, and links that offer extra learninhg support

New to this Edition:

The new chapter glossaries provide quick explanations of key terminology and extensive end of chapter further reading lists encourage wider exploration of the subject
More diagrams offer further explanation of key content and processes
The newly restructured chapter, Family provision, covers Ilott v The Blue Cross and the subsequent case law, an expanded treatment of inheritance tax and discussion of the Law Commission's provisional proposals on the law of wills
Analysis of new cases including Payne v Payne on witnessing, Legg v Burton on mutual wills and Hand v George on construction
Incorporation of legislative developments including the Civil Partnerships, Marriages and Deaths (Registration etc) Act 2019
Online multiple choice questions accompany each chapter to consolidate knowledge on key areas of succession law

Borkowski's Law of Succession

Fourth Edition

Brian Sloan

Description

Presented and written in a friendly and engaging style, Dr Brian Sloan continues to update Borkowski's classic textbook which is perfectly pitched for today's undergraduate students. Considerable attention is given to the area's rich and evolving case-law, illustrating the relevance of the law to modern life; the central issues and academic debates surrounding inheritance are discussed fully.

New to this edition chapter nine, Family provision, has been restructured to include Ilott v The Blue Cross and subsequent case law, an expanded section on inheritance tax and more diagrams on key concepts and processes, all presented in a clear design to aid understanding and ease navigation.

igital formats and resources
The fourth edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, and is supported by online resources.
- The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features and links that offer extra learning support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks - Borkowski's Law of Succession is accompanied by online resources featuring a bank of useful and relevant web links, post-publication updated to the law and a range of companion multiple choice questions on the key areas of succession law.

Borkowski's Law of Succession

Fourth Edition

Brian Sloan

Borkowski's Law of Succession

Fourth Edition

Brian Sloan

Author Information

Brian Sloan, College Lecturer in Law, Robinson College, University of Cambridge

Borkowski's Law of Succession

Fourth Edition

Brian Sloan

Reviews and Awards

"Review from previous edition Sloan's book is comprehensive and detailed, without losing sight of the practical and social relevance of the issues. " - Juliet Brook, Principal Lecturer, School of Law, University of Portsmouth