Family and inheritance law (5cr)

Content

Type of course
Compulsory

Level of course
Professional studies

Objective of course
The student has a general view on the concepts and principles of family and inheritance law and the norms regulating family relations, descensing of property, legal status of children and incapacity issues. The student knows the order of succession, liquidation and estate distribution procedure as well as the key regulation related to last will and testament. The student can apply norms of family and inheritance law and analyse and solve related problems.

Course contents
- Basic concepts and principles of family and inheritance law
- Legal regulation of family relations
- Financial relations of couples
- Descending of property
- Status of children
- Incapacity and guardianship

Teaching methods
Lectures, exercises and assignments, independent study

Assessment methods
Exam, exercises and assignments

Prerequisites
Introduction to private law

Required/recommended reading: to be announced at the beginning of the course

Name of lecturer

Year of study/Period
3/2

Language of instruction
Finnish