Cookies on NWTC's Website

NWTC logo

Estates and Probate

Credits: 3
Course Number: 10-110-114

Home » Academics And Training » Courses » Estates And Probate » 10110114 2252 22583

Course Description

10-110-114 ESTATES AND PROBATE ...exploration of estate planning and probate practice; classification of property and property ownership; intestate succession; introduction to trusts, powers of attorney and other estate planning documents; drafting, modifying, revoking and contesting wills; drafting probate documents; ethical issues and the paralegal's role in estate planning and probate practice. (Associate Degree Prerequisite: 10-110-101, Paralegal Intro/Legal Ethics with a "C" or better; Technical Diploma Corequisite: 10-110-101, Paralegal Intro/Legal Ethics)

Course Typically Offered

  • Spring

Most NWTC classes are offered in 8-week sessions. Learn more about how our class schedule can help you succeed.

Credit for Prior Learning

How can I use this course to achieve my career goals?

This course is associated with the following programs:

What will I learn?

  1. Classify property as real property, intangible personal property, tangible personal property, probate property and non-probate property.
  2. Classify property ownership as sole or multiple party ownership and explain how different types of property ownership affect issues in estate planning.
  3. Differentiate between testate and intestate succession of various classifications of property.
  4. Use effective checklists for gathering information relevant to estate planning.
  5. Draft a valid will.
  6. Explain how wills are modified and revoked.
  7. Summarize probate in Wisconsin.
  8. Draft informal probate and estate administration forms used in Wisconsin.
  9. Identify different types of trusts and their elements.
  10. Explore documents used in a comprehensive estate plan.
  11. Describe the function of a paralegal in an estate planning and estate administration law practice.
  12. Describe ethical issues commonly arising in estate planning and estate administration.

Class Details

Class Number:
22583
Delivery:
Online Live
Term:
Spring 2025
Session:
8W1
Instructors:
Beth Pless
Date Range:
-
Estimated Cost:
$496.55 *

Class Notes

  • This class is taught through a combination of online-live and online instruction. A portion of the class must be attended live virtually during the scheduled dates and times, and the remaining instruction accessed online by the student any time. For more information regarding this delivery and how to access your class, see www.nwtc.edu/onlinelivefaq.

Meeting Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location(s)
01/22/25 - 03/17/25 Anytime
Anytime
Online
01/22/25 - 03/12/25 W
12:30 PM - 3:20 PM
Web Conference

* Cost displayed is based on in-state residency. Back to cost