LAWS 3021 Estate and Succession Planning

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Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 200624

Coordinator Bruce Walker Opens in new window

Description The unit aims to provide a detailed study of laws which impact on estate and succession planning, with a focus on identifying practical and strategic planning opportunities and outcomes. The unit forms part of the elective stream of a sub-major in financial planning. Some issues considered in this unit also have an impact in respect to investments, insurance and risk management, retirement, superannuation and taxation consequences.

School Law

Discipline Business and Commercial Law

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 4 10cp

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Level Undergraduate Level 3 subject

Pre-requisite(s) LAWS 1004

Equivalent Subjects LGYB 9952 - Estate and Succession Planning

Prescribed Texts

  • Michael Perkins and Robert Monahan, Estate Planning: A Practical Guide for Estate and Financial Service Professionals (LexisNexis, 3rd ed, 2011)
  • Stephen Barkoczy, Core Tax Legislation and Study Guide (CCH, 15th ed, 2012)

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