PLA 427 - Probate and Estate Planning I

Institution:

National University

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Description:

(Recommended: PLA 404) This course covers the following: basic property concepts (the basic differences of community, quasicommunity, and separate property; recognition of probate assets and non-probate assets; the differences between joint tenancy and tenancy-in-common; trust assets; fringe benefits; insurance proceeds); non-probate procedures (clearing title to joint tenancy, the various summary administration procedures, and spousal property petitions); and probate procedures (initiating administration; jurisdiction and venue; intestate succession; preparation of petition and other documents; review of will, notice requirements, Independent Administration of Estates Act, ancillary probate; and the necessity of maintaining a calendar or tickler system).

Credits:

4.50

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nu.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 628-8648

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Other academic year

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