LLM in Elder Law and Estate Planning
Program Overview
Western New England University's LLM in Elder Law and Estate Planning is an ABA-accredited, 24-credit online program designed for busy professionals. Taught live by experts, the program emphasizes practical skills in estate planning, administration, and representing elderly clients. Students interact with faculty and classmates in real-time virtual classrooms and have access to online recordings and materials. The program prepares graduates for careers advising individuals and families on healthcare legal issues, special needs planning, and intergenerational wealth transfer.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The LLM in Elder Law and Estate Planning is a 24-credit program offered by Western New England University School of Law. It is a live, interactive, online program, making it accessible to busy professionals nationwide. The program aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of various legal areas, including:
- Wills and trusts
- Estate and fiduciary administration
- Income taxation
- Federal wealth transfer taxation
- Use of entities and products (trusts and insurance products) in wealth planning and management
- Social security law
- Medicare
- Medicaid
- Other federal and state laws and regulations affecting elderly clients The program emphasizes practical skills in drafting estate plans, administering estate settlements, and representing elderly clients and families. Students will create a complex plan and develop their own planning documents in their final project.
Teaching:
- The program is taught live online, not asynchronously, by leading experts in the field.
- Students interact with faculty and classmates in real-time through virtual classrooms.
- Video and audio recordings of all online classes are available for students who miss sessions.
- Courses are taught on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, either at 6:00 pm or 8:00 pm (Eastern Time).
- The aging population creates a growing need for informed advisors in this field.
Other:
- The program is accredited by the ABA.
- Students can enroll part-time or full-time in the fall or spring.
- A one-year full-time option is also available.
- Students have access to a wealth of primary and secondary materials online through the Law Library.
- The program features expert faculty who are recognized experts in Elder Law, Estate Planning, and Special Needs.
- The program is designed to help students distinguish their practice and inform and educate clients on a personal level.
Western New England University
Overview:
Western New England University (WNE) is a private university located in Springfield, Massachusetts. It offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs, emphasizing experiential learning and career preparation. WNE is recognized for its commitment to student support and its strong return on investment.
Services Offered:
WNE provides a comprehensive range of services to its students, including:
Academic Support:
Writing Center, Math Center, and Counseling Services.Career Development:
Career Center with assessment tools, guidance, and mock interviews.Student Life:
Housing & Residence Life, Dining Services, Student Involvement and Leadership opportunities, and Athletics.Health and Wellness:
Health and Wellness services.Safety:
Campus safety measures.Student Life and Campus Experience:
WNE fosters a close-knit community where students can engage in various activities, including:
Clubs and Organizations:
Over 70 clubs and organizations.Campus Traditions:
Painting the rock, cheering on the football team at the Golden Bear Stadium.Athletics:
23 Division III Varsity Sports.Key Reasons to Study There:
Strong Return on Investment:
Ranked #1 in Springfield for Return on Investment and 10th in the country for moving students from disadvantaged to affluent.Experiential Learning:
Emphasis on internships, hands-on projects, research opportunities, and faculty-led study abroad courses.Personalized Education:
Caring faculty who act as mentors and help students customize their studies.Supportive Community:
A close-knit community that celebrates individuality and supports students in their academic and personal growth.Academic Programs:
WNE offers over 50 undergraduate majors and programs, a variety of graduate and professional programs, and unique cross-disciplinary combined and dual-degree programs. Key academic strengths include:
