The Law of Succession
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
LAWS 3074
Undergraduate
Yes
Note: This offering may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.
105380
4.5
No
UniSA Justice & Society
The aim of this course is to provide students with advanced understanding of the law of succession in Australia.
This course covers:
1. The scope and meaning of succession law.
2. The nature of a will.
3. The requirements for making, executing, revoking and altering a will.
4. How wills are construed and interpreted by the courts.
5. The effects of gifts made by will.
6. Intestacy and the distribution of assets.
7. Restrictions imposed on freedom of testation; Family Provision.
8. The appointment of Executors and Administrators.
9. The duties and powers of personal representatives in administering deceased estates.
Mackie K 2017, Principles of Australian Succession Law, Lexis Nexis Butterworths, Chatswood N.S.W.
Common to all relevant programs | |
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Subject Area & Catalogue Number | Course Name |
LAWS 2038 | Property Law |
Nil
Component | Duration | ||
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INTERNAL, CITY WEST | |||
Seminar | 2 hours x 10 weeks | ||
Lecture | 2 hours x 10 weeks | ||
INTERNAL, CITY WEST (INTENSIVE) | |||
Seminar | 40 hours x n/a | ||
EXTERNAL, CITY WEST, ONLINE | |||
Online | 4 hours x 10 weeks |
Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.
Project
EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 4C)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.