Wills and Estates

Course code OADM 1455

Credit 2.0

Length 50.0 hours

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This course covers the preparation of wills and codicils, and the documents necessary to apply for grants of Letters Probate and Letters of Administration. Students prepare documents acceptable for filing at the Probate Registry, and for the transmission and distribution of estates; they also prepare correspondence and documents, learn vocabulary, and practice transcription.

This course is part of the full-time Legal Administrative Assistant Program.

Prerequisites

OADM 1450, OADM 1454.

Course type

This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.

  • Trusts
  • Testamentary trusts
  • Wills and codicils
  • Drafting wills and codicils
  • Affidavits in estate work
  • Estate handling model
  • Confirmation and notification
  • Valuation
  • Application
  • Distribution
  • Probate with minor beneficiaries
  • Administration with will annexed
  • Administration

Course schedules

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How to take this course

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Contact us

If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples who have been stewards of these lands since time immemorial.