Introduction to wills, trusts, and estates -- Intestacy : the default distribution scheme -- Limitations on the testamentary power of transfer -- Testamentary capacity -- Wills execution, revocation, and scope -- Construing wills -- Nonprobate transfer : will substitutes -- Trusts : creation, life, and termination -- Charitable trusts -- Powers of appointment : discretionary flexibility -- Construing trusts : future interests and class gifts -- The rule against perpetuities -- Probate administration -- Trust administration and the trustee's duties -- Estate and gift taxes.
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