LC3H215 - Wills and Estate Planning 01 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2021 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | LC3H215 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2015 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 10 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100692 - legal practice | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2020 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2021 |
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<br />the elderly client and employ the applicable skills in this area. |
| LO2 | Use legal knowledge and skill to identify the client’s objectives and<br />the different means of achieving those objectives having regard to financial,<br />commercial and personal priorities and constraints, costs, benefits and risks. |
| LO3 | To identify the overall nature of the matter, plan or progress that<br />matter through a series of steps and decisions including, where appropriate,<br />drafting documentation. |
| LO4 | Understand the key ethical requirements contained in the Solicitors<br />Regulation Authority Principles of Regulation and Code of Conduct, understand<br />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 | Onsite Open Book Exam | 180 | N/A | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | LO4 | |
| Onsite Open Book Examination 1 | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ |