LAW5450 · Principles of succession law

Overview

The unit in succession law will consider distribution of the estate of deceased persons, including will making, family provision claims, intestacy, probate, estate management, funeral disputes and professional responsibilities.

Offerings

The Handbook publishes no offerings for this unit.

Assessment

The Handbook lists an examination for this unit.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

Learning outcomes

1. Demonstrate understanding of the key principles and goals of succession law as a distinct legal discipline and area of practice.
2. Critically analyse a range of sources in order to investigate and make informed commentary on key knowledge areas of succession law.
3. Undertake relevant independent research to investigate, analyse and interpret information derived from a range of sources in order to make informed commentary on issues in succession law.
4. Apply problem solving skills in order to make informed evaluations concerning complex areas of succession law and use these as a basis for providing clear and accurate written advice for clients.
5. Communicate persuasively on a range of issues concerning succession law.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit typically comprises of a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study applicable to a 6 credit point unit. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning, and online engagement.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.