Estates and Probate

Class Number: PARALEGL 10110114-1 - Estates and Probate
Offering Status: Open
Academic Level: Post_Secondary
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Course Description

10-110-114 ESTATES AND PROBATE ...exploration of estate planning and probate practice; classification of property and property ownership; intestate succession; introduction to trusts, powers of attorney and other estate planning documents; drafting, modifying, revoking and contesting wills; drafting probate documents; ethical issues and the paralegal's role in estate planning and probate practice. (Associate Degree Prerequisite: 10-110-101, Paralegal Intro/Legal Ethics with a "C" or better; Technical Diploma Corequisite: 10-110-101, Paralegal Intro/Legal Ethics)

Course Typically Offered

  • Spring

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Credit for Prior Learning

What will I learn?

  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.

Class Details

Class Number:
PARALEGL 10110114-1 - Estates and Probate
Date:
-
Delivery:
Online Live
Term:
2027 Spring Session 1

Class Notes

Textbook Information: 

  • The textbook for this course is free online! 

  • Find it in Canvas one day before class starts. 

  • If you prefer a printed copy, you can buy one at the NWTC Bookstore. 

Class Format: 

  • Combination of online-live and online instruction. 

  • Attend live virtual sessions at scheduled times. 

  • Access remaining instruction online anytime. 

Meetings Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location
1/20/2027 - 3/15/2027 Online
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
1/20/2027 - 3/15/2027 Online Live Wednesday
11:30 AM - 2:20 PM
Estimated Cost:
$519.00

Cost shown is based on Wisconsin residency. Additional fees may apply. View tuition and fees.