Estates, Wills, and Trusts II

Catalog description

This course is a continuation of CL750 : Estates, Wills, and Trusts I. This course covers the law of estates and trusts, including different types of trusts; the formation, modification, and termination of trusts; the rights of beneficiaries and creditors to trust assets; the duties of trustees; and the rights and remedies available to beneficiaries in the event of trustee breaches. Related topics such as powers of appointment and future estates are also addressed. In addition, the course will revisit wills topics addressed in CL750 , examine the requirements for basic estate planning, and teach practical skills related to interviewing estate planning clients, planning estates, and drafting wills.