PLG-235 Administration of Wills, Trusts, and Estates

This course will introduce the student to laws relating to estate planning, the administration of estates (both testate and intestate), and the establishment and administration of trusts. Emphasis will be placed on the practicalities of estate law including interview techniques, preparation of wills, trusts and administrative documents, and filing requirements and procedures. Offered on a regular rotating basis.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

PLG-100 and PLG-125

Lecture Contact Hours

3

Lab Contact Hours

0

Other Contact Hours

0

Department

  • Business

Grading Scheme

  • Letter

SUNY Gen Ed Credit

  • No

Semesters Course Will Be Offered

  • Fall

Course Learning Outcomes

  1. Describe the steps involved in will probate.
  2. Explain the laws applicable to intestate succession and wills.
  3. Explain the requirements for end of life care.
  4. Prepare documents commonly used in estate planning and administration.
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PLG 235: Administration of Wills, Trusts, and Estates

Department

Business

Course Description

This course will introduce the student to laws relating to estate planning, the administration of estates (both testate and intestate), and the establishment and administration of trusts. Emphasis will be placed on the practicalities of estate law including interview techniques, preparation of wills, trusts and administrative documents, and filing requirements and procedures. Offered on a regular rotating basis.

Credit Hours

3

Contact Hours

Lecture3
Lab0
Other0

Grading Scheme

Letter

Semester(s) Course Will Be Offered

Fall

Prerequisites

PLG-100 and PLG-125

Course Learning Outcomes

  1. Describe the steps involved in will probate.
  2. Explain the laws applicable to intestate succession and wills.
  3. Explain the requirements for end of life care.
  4. Prepare documents commonly used in estate planning and administration.