Wills & Estates for SQE1 Practice Test

Prepare for the SQE1 Wills and Estates assessment with this carefully designed mock test, structured to mirror the complexity, format, and analytical depth of the real exam. This resource includes two practice tests, each containing 45 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) that assess your ability to apply core legal principles, interpret statutory provisions, and analyse practical scenarios involving wills, intestacy, and estate administration.

Rather than testing rote memorisation, this challenging practice test enhances your legal reasoning skills by requiring you to:

•     Assess the validity of wills and determine the effect of defects in execution.

•     Interpret statutory rules of intestacy and their application to real-life situations.

•     Evaluate personal representatives’ duties and liabilities in estate administration.

•     Identify potential claims against an estate under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975.

Each question includes plausible but ultimately incorrect answer choices, ensuring you develop the analytical precision required to select the most legally sound response.

Key Topics Covered

• Validity and Execution of Wills – Understanding formal requirements under the Wills Act 1837 and circumstances affecting validity.

• Revocation and Alteration of Wills – Examining how wills can be revoked or amended and the effect of marriage, divorce, and destruction.

• Intestacy Rules – Applying statutory inheritance provisions when no valid will exists.

• Personal Representatives and Probate – Exploring the appointment, powers, and duties of executors and administrators.

• Estate Administration – Managing assets, liabilities, and distributions to beneficiaries.

• Family Provision Claims – Assessing claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975.

• Trusts Arising from Wills – Understanding testamentary trusts, discretionary trusts, and protective trusts.

• Tax Considerations in Estate Planning – Overview of inheritance tax implications for wills and estates.

Who Is This Practice Test For?

•     Aspiring solicitors preparing for the SQE1 Wills and Estates exam.

•     Law students and trainees looking to reinforce their understanding of succession law.

•     Independent learners and structured course participants seeking realistic exam-style practice.

By completing these tests, you will identify knowledge gaps, refine your multiple-choice question strategy, and gain the confidence needed to succeed in the SQE1 Wills and Estates assessment.