LAWS 3021 Estate and Succession Planning
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
Learning Outcomes
- Identify the key elements of estate planning vehicles
- Identify key aspects of taxation as it relates to estate planning
- Apply their understanding of estate planning concepts to analysing and solving practical problems
- Research and present findings concerning the application of estate planning vehicles
Subject Content
Estate and succession planning processes
Feature of wills, codicils and intestacy
Powers of Attorney and Guardianship
Discretionary and Testamentary Trusts
Capital Gains Tax and estate planning
Succession planning as it applies to business operations
Effect of Contracts
Family Law Considerations
Property Law Considerations
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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