Total Time: 3 hour(s)

Summary: 
This course provides an introduction to wills and trusts, as applicable to United States regulations.

Ojectives: 
After completing this course, students will be able to:
Describe the disadvantages of dying without a will
Explain the function of probate court
Identify the main parts of a simple will
Create a distribution plan of his or her assets
Distinguish between the functions of a will and a trust
Select a trustee
Recognize the relative benefits of different types of trusts

Topics: 
Why Have a Will?
The Simple Will
Distributing Your Assets
Introduction to Trusts
Trusts and Wills
Living Trusts

Technical Requirements: 
P500+ Processor, 128MB of RAM; Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Minimum screen resolution 800x600, Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher; Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher; Flash 8.0 or higher; 56K minimum connection; broadband (256 kpbs or higher) connection recommended; Javascript, DHTML and cookies enabled; Sound card with speakers or headphones strongly recommended.