PSLEGRET7017 - Wills and Estate Administration for Paralegals
This course provides a thorough introduction to all the basics of wills, trusts, and estates law. It is specifically designed for paralegal students. Continuing examples describing four different families provide an understandable and easily followed structure and helpful point of reference for students learning the intricacies of estate planning. Highlights include:
• A straightforward introduction that provides a student-friendly orientation to the subject
• Clear and concise coverage of key topics
• A review of the sources of property law, trusts, and taxes
• A helpful guide to drafting documents related to wills and trusts
• Step-by-step instruction for completing the entire federal estate tax return
• State-by-state analysis of trust and estate law
• Sample forms
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Course Details
• A straightforward introduction that provides a student-friendly orientation to the subject
• Clear and concise coverage of key topics
• A review of the sources of property law, trusts, and taxes
• A helpful guide to drafting documents related to wills and trusts
• Step-by-step instruction for completing the entire federal estate tax return
• State-by-state analysis of trust and estate law
• Sample forms
Self-Guided Learning
This course does not include traditional lectures. Instead, the student will utilize multiple study-support tools that act as a guide for the learning process. These tools may include:
• Chapter Overview and Introduction
• Lecture Notes
• Chapter Review and Review Answers
• Chapter Quiz (required to proceed)
In addition, students will have access to an instructor via email if any questions arise.
Estimated Course Hours (including study and online learning): 24 hours
• Paralegals seeking to further enhance their knowledge and skills
• Professionals preparing to become a paralegal in a law firm or government agency
• Professionals seeking legal understanding of estate law for use in a variety of contexts
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Due to the high demand for courses, registrations are considered final as of 10 working days before class starts. No refunds will be issued after these dates and credits will not be given for future classes. No refunds will be granted for participants who miss a portion of a program. Refund requests before the deadline are subject to a 10% processing fee and must be made in writing to gscs@rice.edu. If books have been issued, the cost of the books and any shipping fees will be deducted. Refunds for credit card payments will be processed as credits to the accounts from which they were paid and may not appear as a credit until the following statement. Refunds for enrollments paid by check take up to four weeks to be processed and mailed by the Rice University accounting office. There is a $30 charge for any check returned for insufficient funds.
Applies Towards the Following Certificates
- The Advanced Paralegal Certificate : The Advanced Paralegal Certificate