PRL 167 - Probate Procedure

1. Examine Formation of Wills
   1. Describe Requirements for Creation of Will
   2. Define Modification of Will
   3. Distinguish Revocation and Rejection of Will
   4. Discuss Drafting and Execution of a Valid Will
2. Explain the Law of Succession
   1. Define Intestate or Testate Succession
   2. Identify Source of Intestate Succession Law
   3. Describe Effect of Intestacy
3. Investigate Property Related to Wills, Trusts and Estate Administration
   1. Define Real and Personal Property
   2. Describe Probate and Nonprobate Property
   3. Discuss Forms of Property Ownership
   4. Identify Estates in Real Property
4. Analyze Formation of Trusts
   1. Classify Various Trusts
   2. Define Parties and Duties Integral to Trusts
   3. Differentiate Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts
5. Evaluate Formal and Informal Probate and Estate Administration
   1. Describe the Meaning of Probate
   2. Investigate Estate Administration Procedures
6. Examine Tax Considerations in Administration of Estates
   1. Calculate General Tax Concerns
   2. Distinguish Federal and State Taxes
   3. Discuss Federal and State Tax Returns
7. Analyze Ethical Principles Relevant to Paralegals
   1. Explain Confidentiality
   2. Define Competence