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Practice Management Course | Checklist 1
Starting a Practice

certificate and must have consented. The manager has to counter sign the
prescribed form.]
• Have you notified the Society (within 14 days of commencing practice) of
the name, address, telephone number, fax number, telex number and DX
number of the executor of the will containing the testamentary provision
and of the solicitor? If the will has been lodged with another person, the
name and address of that person?
Read rule 5AA Chapter 18 – Solicitors’ Practice Rules
19. LAND REGISTRY (if applicable)
If required, contact The Land Registry for allocation of a code number for
the firm.
• Read Computerised Memorial Day Book
• Read Solicitors Code
The Solicitors Code must be filled in the Memorial Form when the firm lodges
an instrument for registration.
20. COMPANIES REGISTRY (if applicable)
If required, open an account with the Companies Registry for the purpose
of electronic filing using the e-Registry.

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