PAR-2570 Wills, Estate Planning, and Probate

Credits 3
A study of the rules governing the disposition of property upon death, procedures used to probate an estate, and principles of law governing other legal issues associated with aging, death, and dying. Focuses on estate planning, wills, trusts, joint ownership, and insurance.
Prerequisite(s): Reading proficiency.
Course Outcomes

Evaluate common estate planning tools, including wills, trusts, life insurance, joint tenancy with survivorship, and advance health care directives.
Describe the process of administering a decedent’s estate.
Compute intestate and elective shares, family allowances, probate, and estate taxes.
Explain the roles, responsibilities, and ethical standards governing paralegals and attorneys involved in the planning and administration of wills, trusts, and estates.