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This subject develops students’ understanding of estate planning as an integral component of ethical holistic personal financial advice.
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STUDY MODE
100% online
AQF LEVEL
8
NEXT INTAKE
25 Aug 2025
SUBJECT DURATION
12 weeks
SUBJECT FEE
$2,700.00
It examines the role of the clients’ professional advisers and legal representatives in the establishment, management and administration of the clients’ estate and non-estate assets and business and legal structures. The impacts of death, incapacity, dependency, relationship breakdown, insolvency and taxation on clients’ estate planning objectives will be explored.
Students will develop strategies and solutions to address clients’ personal and business estate planning risks and meet their estate planning objectives.
For more information, please refer to this subject outline.
On successful completion of this subject, individuals should be able to:
Kaplan Professional has assessed this subject. Click here for the following CPD hours applicable from 1 January 2019 on successful completion of this course. For subjects or courses completed prior to this date, please contact Kaplan Professional’s CPD Support team on 1300 527 526 or pdmail@kaplan.edu.au.
The duration of this subject is one study period (12 weeks).
There is no prescribed text for this subject.
Individuals are provided with key readings and access to Kaplan Professional’s online databases. Individuals are encouraged to research and read widely on the topic.
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Kaplan Professional assumes that individuals have completed FPC003 Superannuation and Retirement Advice and FPC004 Insurance Advice, or understand the content covered in those subjects, prior to undertaking FPC005 Estate and Succession Planning.
There are no equivalences for this subject.
If you’re working toward the 31 December 2025 FAS education deadline, our limited Intensive Study Period offering can help you stay on track without compromising quality or support. Complete one subject (FPC001B–FPC008) in a condensed six-week timeline, with weekly drop-in sessions and tailored study plans to keep you focused.
Whether you are enrolled in our postgraduate financial planning courses or looking to complete a stand-alone bridging subject, this is a flexible option for those who may need it.
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10 Feb 2025 - 30 May 2025
❌ Enrolments now closed
Early access opens 10 February 2025
Early access to assessments 24 February 2025
Study period commences 10 March 2025
Enrolments close/census 26 March 2025
Study period ends 30 May 2025
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7 Apr 2025 - 25 Jul 2025
Early access opens 7 April 2025
Early access to assessments 21 April 2025
Study period commences 5 May 2025
Enrolments close/census 21 May 2025
Study period ends 25 July 2025
2 Jun 2025 - 19 Sep 2025
Early access opens 2 June 2025
Early access to assessments 16 June 2025
Study period commences 30 June 2025
Enrolments close/census 16 July 2025
Study period ends 19 September 2025
25 Aug 2025 - 14 Nov 2025
✓ Enrolments open now
Early access opens 28 July 2025
Early access to assessments 11 August 2025
Study period commences 25 August 2025
Enrolments close/census 10 September 2025
Study period ends 14 November 2025
11 Aug 2025 - 19 Sep 2025
Early access to assessments 28 July 2025
Study period commences 11 August 2025
Enrolments close/census 20 August 2025
27 Oct 2025 - 16 Jan 2026
Early access opens 29 September 2025
Early access to assessments 13 October 2025
Study period commences 27 October 2025
Enrolments close/census 12 November 2025
Study period ends 16 January 2026
Note: If this subject is undertaken as a standalone subject, no FEE-HELP is available.
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