Discussions are an important component of your course work and will solidify your learning of the topics in each unit. Please refer to the Discussion Rubric under Grading Rubrics for grading information.   When posting to the Discussion Board:   Communications must always be professional and civil. All posting must be done in a collaborative […]

Share with your classmates at least one thing you have absorbed from PA221. If you are not already working in the field, after taking the class, do you think Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning is an area in which you might be interested?

Explain the initial client interview process including the essential information that must be obtained and the potential emotional aspects involved.   GEL-1.02: Demonstrate college-level communication through the composition of original materials in Standard English.   GEL-5.01: Identify examples of human expression in society and culture.   Instructions   Author and private pilot Jett Obeejebos met […]

A wealthy man died owning two homes in two neighboring states. As he aged, he spent more and more time in what was originally his vacation home, until by the date of his death he spent approximately six months each year in each home. In attempting to establish domiciliary and ancillary jurisdiction for the estate, […]

After reading Chapter 1 and reviewing the web resources, what did you learn about estate planning that surprised you? What did you find the most interesting? What would you like to learn more about? Please respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts.   Here are two excellent resources that explain estate planning.   […]

The Uniform Law Commissioners   After reading about the Uniform Law Commissioners, answer the following questions:   What are your thoughts on this body?   Do they serve a useful function or not?   Post your thoughts here. Review and respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts.   Resource   Uniform Law Commissioners. […]

Does your state permit informal probate? If it does, prepare a brief summary of the statute with its citation and post it here along with your general answer. If your state does not permit informal probate, search the statutes for states in your geographic area until you find one that does and prepare a brief […]

Sally and Harry have been married for fifteen years. Both want to make sure their wills are in place in the event of either’s demise. Harry has made the Navy his career and although he does not go out to sea much, he has recently been called to sea and has some spare time on […]

DQ1 In the interest of conducting a lively, engaging discussion, please keep the following in mind:   Opposing viewpoints are important to any vibrant discussion, but remember to use internet etiquette and be respectful of your classmates’ views and opinions. Provide constructive feedback or ask clarifying questions if you do not understand a classmate’s comment. […]

Discuss your observations about the foundational principles supporting this theory. Choose one or more of the identified principles and speak about how they do or don’t ‘connect’ or make ‘fit’ for you. (e.g. I appreciate that there are ‘patterns’ – or ways of responding or being in relationship that tend to repeat. I think people […]