Instructions to Course and Classwork
                                            Law 13 - Wills and Trusts
                                                   updated: 1/02/01


Law 13 is a study of the fundamental principles of the law of wills, and trusts, including simple will and trust forms; an examination of the organization and jurisdiction of the California Probate Court, and an overview of estate administration.

Law 13 introduces the student to wills, trusts, living wills, and living trusts.

The student will prepare a simple will, a simple trust, a living will, and a living trust, and will prepare the necessary transfer documents, and deeds to complete the living trust. The course description gives the student some more information about the class.

Notes about this class

• we use the internet for this class.
  
  
• you need to know how to cut and paste, and other computer skills, including getting and using your own email account.
  
  
• our Paralegal homepage is located at http://www.vcsun.org/~djordan
  
  
• The class is basically divided into lecture notes, discussions, quizzes, and assignments, and all of these are located on the class homepage
  
  
• If you do not have your own email account, you may get one at yahoo.com or hotmail.com
  There are countless other free email services.
  
  
• We will cover the textbook in the order outlined in Lectures on our webpage.
  
  
• We will discuss legal questions by using "hypernews threaded discussions". Instructions on how to post your answers to these discussions is located at instructions on how to post. Students are encouraged to look at other students' postings, but do not copy them "verbatim", use your own creative imagination.
  
  
• We will have quizzes after we finish each topic.
  
  
• The Syllabus for Law 13 is located at Syllabus.
  
  
• Grades will be posted regulary at Grades on our webpage.
  
  
• If you are having problems with the course work, materials, or anything, please contact Prof. J. at 818/546-7060. You may also contact him, online, through Javachat. First, though, call and leave a message on Prof.J. voicemail at 818/546-7060, to tell him the date and time you wish to visit him online to discuss the class.
  
  
• You can always contact Prof. J. through email at abogado@pacbell.net
  
  
• Law 13 may be your first class in law. Law is fun, but also difficult to study at times. If you need assistance in learning how to study, then check out the study skills, especially how to study the law. (remember: add 50% to the time you initially think you need to study for this class. You should study at least 6 - 9 hours a week for this class - 1-2 hours reading the chapter materials, 1 hour to post your discussions, 2 hours studying for the quiz, and 1-2 hours for each written assignment)
  
  It is important to learn the distinction between a case and a code. Also you will become more familiar how courts work, and their role in the legal system. We will also start to learn how to do legal research and legal writing in class.
  
  
• Welcome to Law 13 - Wills and Trusts, and let Prof. Jordan know if you need any help or assistance in this class.
  
  
• one of the best search engines, even for finding law is Google.com, so try it. You may also find Findlaw very helpful in finding law, and answering your legal questions.
  
  
• information about Paralegal jobs is located at Jobs., and also at lawjobs.itgo.com.
  
  
• Also remember that we have an excellent Index of Legal Documents, and a Site Index A-Z which you should become familiar with.