LAW 808LEC - Wills, Trusts, & Estates

This course will provide you with an overview of the issues that surround the donative transfers of property at death. We will focus our study on the laws of wills, trusts, and intestate succession and consider protections that are in place for the family of the decedent. Other topics we will examine include some of the construction problems that can arise in the context of wills and trusts, the different interests that can be created in a trust, and the use of other estate planning documents such as health care proxies and living wills. Please note that if you have taken Gratuitous Transfers you will not receive credit for this course.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites & Notes
May not enroll if previously attempted or currently enrolled in Gratuitous Transfers.