The Law of Succession

Course aim

The aim of this course is to provide students with advanced understanding of the law of succession in Australia.

Course content

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.

Textbook(s)

Mackie K 2017, Principles of Australian Succession Law, Lexis Nexis Butterworths, Chatswood N.S.W.

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
LAWS 2038	Property Law

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
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.

Assessment

Project

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 4C)
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Fee-paying program for domestic and international students
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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.