Estates and Probate

This course is associated with the following programs:

• Legal Studies: Paralegal - Associate Degree
• Legal Studies: Paralegal Post-Baccalaureate - Technical Diploma

1. Classify property as real property, intangible personal property, tangible personal property, probate property and non-probate property.
2. Classify property ownership as sole or multiple party ownership and explain how different types of property ownership affect issues in estate planning.
3. Differentiate between testate and intestate succession of various classifications of property.
4. Use effective checklists for gathering information relevant to estate planning.
5. Draft a valid will.
6. Explain how wills are modified and revoked.
7. Summarize probate in Wisconsin.
8. Draft informal probate and estate administration forms used in Wisconsin.
9. Identify different types of trusts and their elements.
10. Explore documents used in a comprehensive estate plan.
11. Describe the function of a paralegal in an estate planning and estate administration law practice.
12. Describe ethical issues commonly arising in estate planning and estate administration.