MLJ741 - Succession Law and Policy
| Year: | 2025 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 2: Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Cohort rule: | This unit is only available to students enrolled in M729 |
| Prerequisite: | Students must have passed MLP704, MLP706 and MLP711 |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | MLL362 |
| Study commitment | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site. |
| Scheduled learning activities - online | Online independent and asynchronous collaborative learning up to a maximum of 1.5 hours each week which includes 1 x 1.5 hours weekly recorded lectures, and 1 x 1.5 hours online seminar (recordings provided) each week for 9 weeks, and 1 x 2 hours online seminar (recordings provided) each week for 2 weeks. |
Content
This unit provides an introduction to Australian succession law. It includes a historical overview of the development of succession law in England and Australia, including Indigenous perspective and jurisdictional issues. Students will gain knowledge in wills and estates, including will drafting, formalities and conventions; testamentary capacity; legal requirements; estate planning considerations including taxation and superannuation; and the legal responsibilities and liabilities of practitioners when drafting a will for a client. Students will understand the probate process and how to apply for a grant of representation or letters of administration; the powers and duties of executors and administrators; the effects of intestacy; family provision claims; and the administration of estates generally. Students will also learn the legal provisions relating to ‘living wills’ including powers of attorney; guardianship and administration; and medical treatment planning law. Students will consider policy considerations and possible reforms to this area of the law.
Unit Fee Information
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Tuition fees increase at the beginning of each calendar year and all fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD). Tuition fees do not include textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment or costs such as mandatory checks, travel and stationery.
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