LAW 115 - Estates, Wills and Trusts

3 credits

This course prepares the prospective legal professional to prepare legal documents related to the planning and administration of trusts, the administering of estates, and asset distribution. Topics covered in depth include wills, probate and taxes. Students learn to prepare legal documents most commonly related to these topics, such as wills, petitions for probate, citations, waivers, notice of probate, and probate attorney’s affidavit. Students will study legal ethics and the roles of attorneys and paralegals in the practice of law.

Notes: Prior to Fall 2024, was PRLGL 110 - Estates, Wills and Trusts

Pre or Corequisites: LAW 103 - Introduction to Legal Studies