The first edition of this text (written by W. McGuire) was published in 1966, shortly after the Succession Act was enacted. It was then updated in 1986 by Professor R.A. Pearce. This third edition brings the work up to date and examines other related legislation which impacts upon succession, such as the Status of Children 1997 and the Divorce Act 1996. Practitioners will be familiar with its clear, concise layout and exposition on a section by section basis of the legislation.