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UO Estate Planning
Course Level Undergraduate
Area/Catalogue
BANK 3016
Course Level
Undergraduate
Study Method
100% online
Course ID
168145
Unit Value
4.5
UniSA Online Elective Course
Yes
Duration
10 weeks
Fees
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This course has not been
timetabled for 2023.
Course aim
To develop a comprehensive understanding of estate planning legislation and policy, and its implications for financial planning in relation to retirement and estate management, operation and succession.
Course content
Laws governing estate planning in Australia, the estate planning process and related issues. The regulatory environment of estate planning. The role of the financial adviser in estate planning: core skills; the nature of advice as a professional service; client rights and objectives; client accountability. Elements of estate planning: estate definition; estate management, operation, and succession. Managing the estate before and after death: achieving client objectives. The role of trusts in estate planning. Estate planning issues: social security, declining capacity and aged care; claims on the estate; endurance of client capital.
Textbooks
Perkins, M & Monahan, R 2015, Estate planning: a practical guide for estate and financial service professionals, 4th edn, LexisNexis Australia, Sydney
Prerequisites
Common to all relevant programs | |
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Subject Area & Catalogue Number | Course Name |
BANK 2011 | UO Introduction to Financial Planning |
COML 2020 | UO Companies and Partnership Law |
Corequisite(s)
Nil
Teaching Method
Component | Duration | ||
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EXTERNAL, ONLINE ACTIVITY | |||
Online | 10 weeks x NA |
Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.
Assessment
Examination, Report
Fees
EFTSL*: 0.125
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