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LAW G805: Drafting and Analyzing Fundamental Estate Planning Documents
Fall 2024 • Section 51

Course offerings for are still tentative. The information below is subject to change.

Course Description

Students will learn to draft fundamental estate planning documents (wills, trusts, financial and health care powers of attorney and beneficiary designation forms) against the background of state property law, financial institution contracts and the state (and, sometimes, federal) laws concerning testamentary and non-probate distributions. The course will not focus on federal or state tax issues, although they may occassionally be discussed. Instead, the course will focus on the critical non-tax issues on document drafting.


Schedule

Day/Time Location
T 7:30-9:20 PM Klein 8A

Course Details

Instructor
  • Kathy Mandelbaum
Credit Hours

3 Credits

Seats/Capacity

18

Course Types
  • Writing
  • Simulation
Course Modality

Classroom

Fulfills J.D. Requirement
  • Writing Serial
  • Experiential/Professional Skills
Programs

None

Registration Info

Registration Notes

This is a Graduate Tax Program course. JD students must obtain permission to register from Kathy Mandelbaum, Interim Director of Grad Tax Program.

Pre-Requisites

You must have completed the following courses before enrolling in this course:

  • LAW 0602 (Trusts and Estates )

Book List/Materials