MAA319 - Estate Planning and Insurance
Unit details
| Year | 2017 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Previously coded as: | MAF316 |
| Unit chair: | Adrian Raftery |
| Prerequisite: | MLC301 |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | MAF316 |
| Contact hours: | Campus: 1 x 3 hour workshop per week Cloud (online): Online independent and collaborative learning including 3 scheduled online workshops of 3 hours duration |
Note:Previously titled Estate Planning | |
Content
This unit introduces students to the role of the professional financial adviser in the areas of estate planning and risk management and insurance. The unit covers a number of important topics within estate planning including Wills, powers of attorney, intestacy, estate and non-estate assets, trusts (including testamentary trusts), distribution of estate assets and the tax implications of the deceased estates. Within the area of risk management and insurance, topics include an introduction to risk management and insurance; the role and regulation of the insurance industry in Australia, insurance contracts, types of personal insurance policies and the taxation of these products.
The unit seeks to provide an introduction to the key concepts of estate planning and personal risk insurance and then examines the application of these concepts to the provision of strategic advice and practical strategies to clients.
Assessment
Assessment 1 (Individual) – Written assignment (3,000 - 4000 words) - 40%
Assessment 2 (Group of 3 students)- Case study report (3000-4000 words plus appendices) - 30%
Assessment 3 (Individual) – Written assignment (3000 words) - 30%
Unit Fee Information
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