Course overview
This is an elective course that aims to provide students with advanced understanding of the law of succession in Australia. It examines the legal requirements of wills, intestacy, family provision and the administration of estates from practical, policy and theoretical perspectives. Effective written and interpersonal client interaction skills are essential to navigate this complex area of law and so assessment tasks will require students to undertake simulated activities to prepare them for the personal and professional challenges inherent in this field of practice.
- Wills
Intestacy - Practical Aspects of Succession (Part 1)
Practical Aspects of Succession (Part 2
Family Provision - Probate and Administration
Enduring Powers of Attorney and Advanced Care Directives
Course learning outcomes
- Analyse the rationale and framework underpinning Australian succession law
- Apply the rules and practice of the law of succession to complex scenarios that replicate the issues that arise in legal practice
- Analyse and integrate relevant laws of property, taxation, family law, superannuation law and the law of trusts arising in a succession law context
- Identify and synthesise scholarly literature and primary legal sources relevant to supporting the analysis and resolution of complex succession law scenarios
- Take instructions from clients and communicate persuasively regarding the analysis and resolution of complex scenarios arising in succession law
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Group 1
Class number 32305
Section FR01
Size 225
Available 225
Class number 26921
Section TU03
Size 75
Available 75
Class number 26922
Section TU02
Size 75
Available 75
Class number 26923
Section TU01
Size 75
Available 75
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