About us
The Probate Section is the oldest representative membership association of the Law Society. Established in 1997, it provides best practice information and support to those working in the fields of wills, financial planning, trusts, tax planning, Court of Protection, care planning and estate administration.
An executive committee is responsible for developing the future strategy of the Section and enhancing services already offered to members.
Find out more about contributing to or advertising in the Probate Section's magazine, in the e-alert or on the website.
Members of the public wanting assistance finding a solicitor should telephone the Law Society Information Service on 0870 606 6575 or visit www.solicitors-online.com. The Law Society also produces a series of information leaflets in a number of languages. For more details, go to the Members of the Public section of this website.
Benefits
Run by members for members, the Probate Section offers a comprehensive range of products and services including:
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PS magazine with up to 12 hours' free CPD per year;
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regular Probate e-alert with case law updates;
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a number of ad hoc publications, including in 2009, PS Yearbook 2009/10.
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CPD accredited annual conference;
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free CPD accredited regional seminars;
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website featuring member polls, discussion forum, useful resources and links, and secure payment facility;
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networking opportunities;
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media and public relations campaigns highlighting advantages of using a probate solicitor;
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ties with key committees and groups; and
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discounts on a range of events, texts and training packages, including 20 per cent off Law Society Publishing titles and 50 per cent off Law Management Section membership rates on request.
How to join
Membership is open to solicitors and trainee solicitors with associate membership available to Fellows of the Institute of Legal Executives (FILEXs) (access to all benefits but not elegible to stand for election to the executive committee).
Our special rates from May 2009 to the end of December 2009 are as follows:
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Accumulated breakdown per person | ||||
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Number of members |
Total |
Net |
VAT |
Gross |
|
Qualified after 01/01/08 |
£34.50 |
£30.00 |
£4.50 |
£34.50 |
|
1 |
£92.00 |
£80.00 |
£12.00 |
£92.00 |
|
2 |
£184.00 |
£80.00 |
£12.00 |
£92.00 |
|
3 |
£258.75 |
£65.00 |
£9.75 |
£74.75 |
|
4 |
£333.50 |
£74.75 |
£9.75 |
£74.75 |
|
5 |
£396.75 |
£55.00 |
£8.25 |
£63.25 |
|
6 |
£460.00 |
£63.25 |
£8.25 |
£63.25 |
|
7 |
£523.25 |
£55.00 |
£8.25 |
£63.25 |
|
8 |
£586.50 |
£55.00 |
£8.25 |
£63.25 |
|
9 |
£649.75 |
£55.00 |
£8.25 |
£63.25 |
|
10 |
£713.00 |
£55.00 |
£8.25 |
£63.25 |
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11 |
£759.00 |
£40.00 |
£6.00 |
£46.00 |
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12 plus |
£805.00 plus £46.00 (gross) for each additional member | |||
To become a member, apply online or download an application form [PDF 214KB]
People ineligible for membership can subscribe to PS magazine for £90 per year.