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Wills, Trusts, and Estates

Course Information

Subject

LGL

Course Number

232

Status

Active

Course Title

Wills, Trusts, and Estates

Course Description

This course provides an overview of estate administration and the role of the probate paralegal. The course examines the entire process of planning for and administering a decedent's estate, from opening the estate and appointment of a fiduciary to filing of final account and distribution of assets. The differences between the use of a will (testate succession) to ensure the orderly transfer of a decedent's property and the failure to have a will (intestate succession) are highlighted. The student will learn how to gather information and prepare documents for testate and intestate estates along with aspects of elder law.

Minimum Credit Hours

3

Maximum Credit Hours

3

Total Completions Allowed for Credit

1

Lecture - Lab Hours

(3-0)

Requirements

Prerequisite: LGL 110 (C or better)

PCS Code

1.2

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