LC4H172 - Wills and Estate Planning 01 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 3
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | LC4H172 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Wills and Estate Planning | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Law | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Law | ||
| Module Leader: | Gemma Sweetman, Leane Barnes | ||
| Module Team: | Kimberley Anthony, Holly Evans | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2015 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 10 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100692 - legal practice | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 3 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2020 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
The module is designed to enable students to:
1) obtain a good understanding of the legal principles and practical application of will drafting;
2) understand and apply the principles of tax and estate planning;
3) identify and understand issues relating to estate planning;
4) put the knowledge and skills learned into practice through practical exercises and scenarios.
Content Summary
The module comprises 4 elements:
Element 1: Will Drafting.
Element 2: Tax and Estate Planning.
Element 3: Powers of Attorney.
Element 4: Issues relating to the elderly client.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 6 |
| Seminar | 18 |
| Independent Study | 52 |
| Directed Study | 24 |
| Total Hours Selected | 100 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | To demonstrate accurate knowledge, understanding and skills of wills and the elderly client and employ the applicable skills in this area. |
| LO2 | Use legal knowledge and skill to identify the client’s objectives and the different means of achieving those objectives having regard to financial, commercial and personal priorities and constraints, costs, benefits and risks. |
| LO3 | To identify the overall nature of the matter, plan or progress that matter through a series of steps and decisions including, where appropriate, drafting documentation. |
| LO4 | Understand the key ethical requirements contained in the Solicitors Regulation Authority Principles of Regulation and Code of Conduct, understand where these may impact and be able to apply them in context. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment (Exam) | Onsite Open Book Examination 1 | Time Constrained Assessment | 180 | 3000 | 100 | No | 50 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | LO4 | |
| Onsite Open Book Examination 1 | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ |