PLGL225

This course is designed to give an overview of the law, rules of procedure, ethical and professional responsibilities and tasks essential to the role of the paralegal in assisting the attorney in the wills, estates and probate process. Students will be able to draft wills, and living wills following applicable laws and procedures, and complete federal estate, gift tax and state inheritance tax returns. They will be able to set up various trusts and follow procedures for obtaining life insurance benefits. (Prerequisite: PLGL-105 or instructor's approval)