Law of Family- and Inheritance
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | TLS4405 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Professional Studies |
| Curriculum: | LT 2015 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Business Administration |
| Year of Study: | 3 (2017-2018) |
| Credits: | 4 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Hartman, Tuula |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2017-2018
| Impl. | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2017-09-01 – 2018-03-04 | Marika Teirfolk-Naarmala | Finnish | 2017-08-21 – 2017-09-18 |
Learning Outcomes
The students get an overall picture of family property law as well as marriage and other partnerships, the legal effect of their mutual position of the partnership and its dissolution. Students are familiar with the situation of children of divorce law. In addition, students learn about the succession, administration and division of the procedure, as well as the provisions relating to succession in essence.
Student's Workload
Total work load of the course: 81 h
- of which scheduled studies: 40 h
- of which autonomous studies: 41 h
The assesment of student's own learning 1 h is included in contact lessons.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Introduction to contract Law and Obligation
Contents
Names Act
different family forms and the legislation
children's rights and the responsibilities of parents
divorce and its consequences
inheritance
testament
probate, inheritance and inheritance tax
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Kangas, U 2006: Perhe- ja perintöoikeuden alkeet
Legislation in force
Material provided by the teacher
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lessons and case-studies
Assessment Criteria
5 Utilize theories, concepts and methods consistently in various situations
3 Utilize essential concepts in single situations and assignments and understand the theories on which the assignments are based
1 Recognize and understand the essential theories, principles and methods
Assessment Methods
Exam and evaluated excercises. Numeric (0-5).