Program Overview

Wills and Estate Law Procedures

Overview

This course examines the role of a legal administrator in relation to wills and estates law proceedings in support of the legal team. Students identify the components of forms used in each field, including, but not limited to, Powers of Attorney and wills. Emphasis is placed on Ontario legislation governing the administration of estates. Students are also expected to determine the appropriate uses of client information based on techniques learned in the course and knowledge gained about the fields.

Admission Requirements

You may enroll in a Continuing Education course at Canadore College if you are 19 years of age or older or if you have earned an Ontario Secondary School Diploma/Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalent.

Registration

We recommend that you use a computer to complete the online registration process as you may encounter an error if using a device such as a phone or tablet. If you have already encountered an error when registering please contact us.

What You Need

Most college level courses require textbooks; textbooks are not included in the course fees. It is the student’s responsibility to purchase any required textbooks.

Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes represent culminating demonstrations of learning and achievement. In addition, learning outcomes are interrelated and cannot be viewed in isolation of one another. As such, they should be viewed as a comprehensive whole. They describe performances that demonstrate that significant integrated learning by graduates of the program has been achieved.

Program Information

• Overview
• Admission Requirements
• Registration
• What You Need
• Learning Outcomes
• Experiential Learning

Course Details

• Code: APP615
• Type: Part-Time
• Intake:
• Campus: Online
• Duration: 14 weeks

Program Description

This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of wills and estate law procedures. Students will learn about the role of a legal administrator in relation to wills and estates law proceedings, including the components of forms used in each field and the appropriate uses of client information. The course will also cover Ontario legislation governing the administration of estates.