Wills & Estates Interpreting Gifts in Wills – SQE1 Essentials Ep. 3

In this episode of SQE1 Essentials by CELE SQE, we turn to a fundamental aspect of wills and estate administration: the classification and distribution of gifts.You'll explore:The five core types of gifts: specific, general, demonstrative, pecuniary, and residuaryThe legal consequences when gifts fail, lapse, or are invalidated due to uncertainty, divorce, or ademptionThe doctrines of disclaimer and forfeiture, including public policy and s. 33 of the Wills Act 1837The leading case Ninian v Findlay [2019] and how courts interpret assisted suicide and inheritanceBy the end of this episode, you'll understand how gifts are interpreted under English law, how they can fail, and how estates are distributed when problems arise. This is a key area of SQE1 and heavily examined.🎓 Based on CELE SQE’s 2024 updated textbook and structured in line with the SRA assessment objectives.📘 Download the textbook and access MCQs via the PASS-SQE App or visit celetraining.com