Courses & Units
Succession LAW683
Introduction
Gives a general coverage of the law relating to succession to property on death. Topics include: the law relating to intestacy; the execution, revocation, alteration and republication of wills; the legal and equitable doctrines relating to testamentary gifts; the powers, duties and liabilities of executors and administrators; the general administration of estates including different types of grants; and family provision.
Summary
| Unit name | Succession |
|---|---|
| Unit code | LAW683 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | Faculty of Law School of Law |
| Discipline | School of Law |
| Teaching staff | |
| Level | Advanced |
| Available as student elective? | No |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
This unit is currently unavailable.
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Fees
Domestic
| Band | CSP Student Contribution | Full Fee Paying (domestic) | Field of Education |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2015: $1,283.00 | 2015: $1,486.00 | 090907 |
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Requisites
- Pre-requisites: Either LAW221, LAW222, LAW223, LAW224, LAW225, LAW226, LAW204, LAW205 OR LAW250, LAW251, LAW252, LAW253, LAW254, LAW255, LAW256, LAW204.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 5x50-min lectures fortnightly |
|---|---|
| Assessment | One assignment 3000 words (30%) and one final examination 2 hours (70%). |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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