Levin College of Law
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Introduction to Federal Estate and Gift Taxation

Course Number: JRM 5620 Credits: 2

This course provides an overview of federal estate and gift taxation for non-lawyers. Students will explore the fundamental principles of estate and gift tax law, gaining knowledge of tax planning strategies and the impact of these taxes on wealth transfer. The course touches on topics such as the unified credit, annual exclusion gifts, valuation issues, charitable giving, and generation-skipping transfer tax.