Administer a non-complex estate

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Assessment Tool
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Assessment Template
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Assessment Matrix
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Wiki Markup
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Evidence Guide
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Competency Mapping Template
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Observation Checklist
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Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver FNSPRT302A, 'Administer a non-complex estate'.
Google Links
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Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Initiate the process of proving the will of the non-complex estate

1.1. Estate file is opened promptly at time of notification of client's death

1.2. Preliminary reading of the will is undertaken to establish parameters and instructions previously given

2. Prove the will

2.1. Identification of formal administration of estate is obtained where required

2.2. If required, a notice of intention to apply for probate is advertised and probate documents are prepared or their preparation arranged

2.3. Probate documents are executed or their execution arranged

3. Identify assets and liabilities and confirm beneficiaries

3.1. The existence and value of assets specifically dealt with in the will are established

3.2. If required, more complex issues are identified and appropriate action based on the administrator's skills and experience are taken

3.3. Creditors are sought through statutory advertising notices and accurate statements of assets and liabilities prepared

3.4. Beneficiaries are located and their identity established

4. Collect assets and confirm entitlement

4.1. Liquid assets are collected and deposited into appropriate funds with cash receipted according to organisational requirements

4.2. All creditors and administration costs are paid

4.3. Schedule of beneficiaries and their entitlements is prepared and approved

5. Distribute and finalise estate

5.1. If required, arrangements are made for final tax return to be prepared and lodged with Australian Taxation Office (ATO)

5.2. Corpus commission is calculated and charged and final fees and charges determined

5.3. Final distribution cheques and final statements are prepared and sent to beneficiaries


Qualifications and Skillsets

FNSPRT302A appears in the following qualifications:

  • FNS30110 - Certificate III in Financial Services
  • FNS30111 - Certificate III in Financial Services
  • FNS41311 - Certificate IV in Personal Trust Administration
  • FNS41315 - Certificate IV in Personal Trust Administration