Wills, Trusts, and Estates

Catalog description

Overview of paralegal concepts and tasks associated with pre-mortem estate planning and post-mortem estate administration. Covers forms of property ownership and documentation utilized to manage property before and after death. Discuss available assistance for older individuals and legal forms utilized to empower third parties assistance regarding management of health and financial matters. Explain post-mortem estate administration procedures including discovery of assets, appointment of fiduciaries, taxation, and property transfer. Also covers advantages/disadvantages of avoiding probate and tax impact on estate planning and administration. Complete paralegal tasks associated with full probate administration.