MAA319 - Estate Planning and Insurance

Unit details

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Year:2019 unit information
Enrolment modes:Trimester 1: Online
Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong), Online
Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value:0.125
Previously coded as:MAF316
Trimester 1 Unit Chair:

Adam Steen

Trimester 2 Unit Chair:

Adam Steen

Prerequisite:

MLC301

Corequisite:Nil
Incompatible with: MAF316
Scheduled learning activities - campus:

1 x 3 hour workshop per week 

From Trimester 2 2019

1 x 3 hour workshop per week 

Warrnambool campus : Over the trimester 4 x 3 hour classes and 11 hours of pre-recorded lectures are available 

Scheduled learning activities - cloud (online):Online independent and collaborative learning including 3 scheduled online workshops of 3 hours duration

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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