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.

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Benefits

Run by members for members, the Probate Section offers a comprehensive range of products and services including:

• PS magazine with up to 12 hours free CPD per year;
• PS update newsletter 10 times per year with case law updates;
• a number of publications, including PS Yearbook, PS Software Guide and Charities as Beneficiaries;
• CPD accredited annual conference;
• free CPD accredited regional seminars;
• website featuring member polls, discussion forum, useful resources and links, and secure payment facility;
• networking opportunities;
• media and public relations campaigns highlighting advantages of using a probate solicitor;
• ties with key committees and groups; and
• 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.

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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). 

Prices for membership until January 2009 are as follows:

		Accumulated breakdown per person
Number of members	Total	Net	VAT	Gross
Qualified after 01/01/07	£29.38	£25.00	£4.38	£29.38
1	£146.88	£125.00	£21.88	£146.88
2	£293.75	£125.00	£21.88	£146.88
3	£411.25	£100.00	£17.50	£117.50
4	£528.75	£100.00	£17.50	£117.50
5	£622.75	£80.00	£14.00	£94.00
6	£716.75	£80.00	£14.00	£94.00
7	£810.75	£80.00	£14.00	£94.00
8	£904.75	£80.00	£14.00	£94.00
9	£998.75	£80.00	£14.00	£94.00
10	£1,092.75	£80.00	£14.00	£94.00
11	£1,151.50	£50.00	£8.75	£58.75
12 plus	£1,151.50 plus £58.75 (gross) for each additional member

To become a member, apply online or download an application form  People ineligible for membership can subscribe to PS magazine for £90 per year.

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Further information

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