Changing matter templates
Changing a matter template allows you to convert the current template of a matter to a different one.
To change the template of a matter:
- Select the settings cog in the top right hand corner of the matter
- Select Change Matter Template
- Choose the matter template you wish to change to
- Choose what should happen to the matters current task list:
- Remove: the current task list will be removed and replaced with the task list from the new matter template.
- Keep all: the current task list will be retained and merged with the task list from the new matter template.
- Keep completed only: tasks marked as completed on the current task list will be retained and merged with the task list from the new matter template.
Any tasks transferred from the existing matter template will be automatically marked as private to all stakeholders. - Choose what should happen to the matters current stakeholders:
- Drag any stakeholders you wish to transfer over to the new matter template into the relevant group on the righthand side.If a stakeholder has participated in an Esignature, they must be transferred to the new matter template.Any stakeholders not listed in the righthand column will be removed from the matter.
- Choose which stakeholder should be the matter's primary client.
- Drag any stakeholders you wish to transfer over to the new matter template into the relevant group on the righthand side.
- Choose what should happen to the matters current task list:
- Confirm