Estates and Probate
LGST 316 | 3 Credits
Course Desc: Prerequisite: LGST 201. A fundamental study of the legal concepts required to draft and prepare simple wills and administer estates. The goal is to construct an estate plan supporting the creation and administration of a simple estate. Topics include preliminary and practical considerations of administering an estate; the appraisal of estate assets and probate inventory; inheritance taxes; claims against the estate; management of debts, accounting, and distribution considerations; the drafting and execution of wills; and guardianships. Assignments include legal research and written analysis that reflect the processes and procedures required by law. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: LGST 316, PLGL 216, or PLGL 316.