Paralegals and Ethics in Estate Planning

These credentials document competencies including estate planning, the preparation of wills, and creation of trusts while relying on an understanding of the array of legal instruments to transfer assets and property. The professional working in estate planning also has expertise in the administration of an estate including the executor’s role, probate court, and tax liabilities for a decedent’s estate. Specifically, this badge demonstrates the earner's ability to discuss ethical practices in estate planning especially in regard to the role of a paralegal.