law3ssl the law of succession

THE LAW OF SUCCESSION

LAW3SSL

Not currently offered

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject will consider the law of succession which concerns the devolution of rights and obligations upon death: Probate, Wills and the Administration of Estates. In particular it deals with the transmission of property interest through testamentary processes (Wills) and through the rules of intestacy.

SchoolLa Trobe Law School

Credit points15

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Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo

Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG

Exchange StudentsNo

Available as ElectiveNo

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Capstone subjectYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites LAW2FPLLAW2RPT

Co-requisitesLAW3ETR

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Assumed knowledgeN/A

Learning resources

Succession: Families, Property and Death: Text and Cases

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementPrescribed

AuthorRosalind Croucher and Prue Vines latest edition

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PublisherLEXISNEXIS BUTTERWORTHS

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Career Ready

Career-focusedNo

Work-based learningNo

Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A

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Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. By the end of this semester, students will be able to apply the applicable legislation and provide advice to a client regarding a claim against an estate.

02. By the end of this subject students will have learnt the skills of ascertaining a testator's instructions to create a Will by receiving and considering instructions

03. By the end of this subject, students will be able to critically discuss the formalities required to make a valid will; what must be done to administer the estate of a deceased person; and the rules of construction.

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