COURSE NAME:  LAW105 Wills and Trusts

Course Description (Detailed Syllabus is released upon registration)

Students will learn the essentials of Wills and Trusts.  Upon completion of this course students will be able to: 1) explain the role of a paralegal in a wills and trusts law firm, 2) explain the concepts of Descent and Distribution,  treatment of Categories of Potential Heirs, and other Survivors, 3) describe the rrequirements of a valid Will and changing circumstances after Will Revocation of Will, and interpretation and constraints, and 4) identify Will contest and other Will issues, Estate Administration and Non Probate Transfers, Inter Vivos Transfers and Co-Ownership of Property.

Prerequisites

None

Required Resource Purchases

Textbook’s name, author’s name, and the ISBN will be released to the students upon registration.  . 

Software and additional resources, including author’s name and the ISBN will be released to the students upon registration.   

Additional Materials for Learning

Access to a printer or printing shop such as FedEx Kinko’s

Access to high speed Internet and a reliable computer

E-mail account that will be checked daily

Course Grading and Policies

Points from:  Lessons, Assignments, Tests, Classroom Discussion, and Course Portfolio are factors in grade point calculation.

A = 90% – 100%, B = 80% – 89%, C = 70% – 79%, D = 60% – 69%, F = 59% and Below.

Late Assignment Policy: If unable to complete assignments or tests on time, please contact your instructor before the due date.Assignments or tests submitted after the due date without appropriate excuse and pre-approval will receive a zero score.

Award Upon Completion

The student will receive three credit hours upon completion of this course.