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Graduate Certificate in Estate Planning

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Program at a Glance

Program

Estate Planning

Format

Online

Total Units

12

Summer ’26 Final Application Deadline

April 13

$1,250

Per Unit

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Program Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Estate Planning gives practitioners a broad-based education in a highly specialized field.

Designed and administered by attorneys and accountants who are estate planners, the courses in the program give students a solid foundation in federal tax law and relevant state law. Students will acquire the tools needed to advise clients on how to formulate, implement and revise estate plans.

Admission Requirements

For details about admission requirements, please check the Admissions page.

Proficiency Requirements

Writing Proficiency

Students are expected to possess proficiency in writing to ensure they can be successful in their course of study. Students may meet this requirement by satisfying one of the screening criteria listed under Graduate Writing Proficiency Requirement.

Curriculum

TA 325

Estate and Gift Taxation – 3 unit(s)

TA 334

Estate Planning – 3 unit(s)

TA 337

Individual Retirement Plans and Distributions – 3 unit(s)

TA 344

Federal Income Taxation of Trusts and Estates – 3 unit(s)

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Graduate Certificate in Estate Planning

Program at a Glance

Program Overview

Admission Requirements

Proficiency Requirements

Writing Proficiency

Curriculum

Required Courses — 12 Units

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