LEGL 126 - Wills, Trusts & Estate Administration

(3,0) 3 Credits

Prerequisite(s): LEGL 101 - Role of the Paralegal . This prerequisite is for A.A.S. students only; no prerequisite for Certificate students.
This course is a survey of basic wills, trusts and probate practice. Students will become familiar with the various methods of testamentary distribution and the format of probate administration. NJ probate law will be reviewed with emphasis on the initial preparation and drafting of basic documents in the field, including simple and living wills, formal and informal probate, and federal and state tax forms. Offered in the spring semester.

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