LGLA 1353 - Wills,Trusts,and Probate Administration

Institution:

Cedar Valley College (now Dallas College Cedar Valley Campus)

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Description:

This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: LGLA 1313, LGLA 1311, ENGL 1301. This course presents fundamental common law and statutory concepts of the law of will, trusts, and probate administration with emphasis on the paralegal's role. Topics include common law and statutory components of wills, trusts, and other instruments relating to estate planning, estate tax considerations, alternatives to traditional estate planning mechanisms, common law and statutory requirements regarding testate and intestate distribution of property, ethical obligations and professional responsibilities of the paralegal working in this area, drafting guidelines and concerns, probate court structure and procedures, emerging computer applications, and legal terminology related to wills, trusts, and probate administration. (3 Lec.) Search for LGLA 1353 classes

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.cedarvalleycollege.edu

Phone Number:

(972) 860-8201

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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