LA 34 - Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning

    Recent Professors
    Ronald A. Cabanayan
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    30 students
    Difficulty
    5.9Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of LA 34
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    The course provides students with a practical understanding of the laws of estate planning in California. Students will learn the appropriate procedures for drafting and interpreting will and trust documents, and will become familiar with the initial planning and preparation necessary for a comprehensive estate plan. Also discussed are techniques for drafting estate planning documents, estate administration, probate practice, the closing of an estate, relevant gift tax laws, and the role of the probate courts in estate planning.