(3 units). This course examines the law of succession and its centrepiece, the will, with considerable focus given to the formal and substantive validity of wills. In addition to disposing of property by will, it looks at "will substitutes" and other property concepts relevant to succesion. Substantial regard is given to the various statutory rights and obligations that affect ability to dispose of property by way of will. Central to the course is the theme of preventing solicitor liability in the Wills and Estates practice areas. Course Component: Lecture
(3 units). This course examines the law of succession and its centrepiece, the will, with considerable focus given to the formal and substantive validity of wills. In addition to disposing of property by will, it looks at "will substitutes" and other property concepts relevant to succesion. Substantial regard is given to the various statutory rights and obligations that affect ability to dispose of property by way of will. Central to the course is the theme of preventing solicitor liability in the Wills and Estates practice areas. Course Component: Lecture
