Parry and Kerridge: The Law of Succession, 14th Edition by James McKean | 2026*

Parry and Kerridge: The Law of Succession, 14th Edition by James McKean | 2026*

Parry and Kerridge: The Law of Succession has been a respected and authoritative textbook on succession law for more than 85 years.

Key Features of Parry and Kerridge: The Law of Succession, 14th Edition: 

• Provides comprehensive coverage of the principal areas of succession law, including the transfer of assets following death, wills, intestacy, the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975, personal representatives, grants of representation and the administration of estates.

• Uses a modern and accessible style, structure and methodology, making it suitable for both undergraduate students and legal practitioners.

• Explores current debates within succession law and considers potential future reforms and developments.

• Examines the relationship between succession law and other areas of law, including negligence, taxation and matrimonial law.

• Incorporates the practical and academic experience of James McKean and Roger Kerridge, drawing on their extensive involvement in legal practice and teaching.

What's New in the Parry and Kerridge: The Law of Succession, 14th Edition:

• Introduces a new chapter examining current controversies and proposed reforms in succession law, including an analysis of the Law Commission’s significant 2025 report, Modernising Wills Law.

Table of Contents of Parry and Kerridge: The Law of Succession, 14th Edition:

Preface

Summary of Contents

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction—The Transfer of Property on Death

Chapter 2: Intestacy

Chapter 3: The Nature of Wills

Chapter 4: Formalities

Chapter 5: The Making of Wills: Substantial Validity

Chapter 6: Promises to Leave Property by Will; Secret Trusts; Mutual Wills; Donationes Mortis Causa; the Rule in Strong v Bird

Chapter 7: Revocation, Alteration, Revival and Confirmation of Wills

Chapter 8: Provision For the Deceased’s Family and Dependants

Chapter 9: The Contents of a Will

Chapter 10: The Rectification and Construction of Wills

Chapter 11: The Construction of Wills: Specific Rules of Construction: the Construction of Powers

Chapter 12: The Date From Which a Will Speaks

Chapter 14: Failure of Gift by Will or of Interest on Intestacy

Chapter 15: Duty of Care

Chapter 16: Tax

Chapter 17: Executors and Administrators

Chapter 18: Grants of Probate and Letters of Administration

Chapter 19: The Making and Revocation of Grants

Chapter 20: Collection, Realisation and Management of the Estate

Chapter 21: Payment of Expenses and Debts, and Incidence of General Legacies

Chapter 22: Income and Interest

Chapter 23: Distribution of the Estate

Chapter 24: Remedies

Chapter 25: The Past and the Future

Table of Cases

Index

About the Author: 

James McKean is a barrister at Lincoln’s Inn whose practice focuses primarily on contentious estates and trust disputes. Roger Kerridge is Professor Emeritus of Law at the University of Bristol. His principal areas of teaching and research have focused on the law of succession.

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