Administer a complex estate

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Assessment Template
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Assessment Matrix
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Evidence Guide
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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 FNSPRT403A, 'Administer a complex estate'.
Google Links
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Books
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Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Initiate the process of accepting the role of executor

1.1. Factors to accept or renounce administration of the estate are determined and a decision is clarified

1.2. Initial proceduresfor opening an estate file are undertaken

1.3. Possible risk factors and irregularities in the will are identified and strategies for appropriate action determined

1.4. Urgent mattersneeding immediate attention that may arise, depending on the complexity of the estate, are dealt with in a timely and professional manner

1.5. If required, factors which increase the risk of litigation are identified and appropriate strategies executed

1.6. Co-executors are advised of options regarding their roles and the estate administration process and the will is proven

2. Identify, collect and distribute assets

2.1. Assets and liabilities are identified with assets collected, transmitted or realised as requested

2.2. Liquid assets are deposited in appropriate funds and cash receipted according to legal requirements

2.3. Steps are taken to ensure that property is adequately insured and secured, particularly where conflict may occur

2.4. Arrangements for storage of chattels, and handing over of any bequests are confirmed

2.5. Beneficiaries are advised of Capital Gains Tax (CGT) implications and assets are distributed promptly according to the terms of the will or intestacy laws

2.6. Scheme of Appropriation is prepared and submitted to appropriate persons for approval and all internal audit requirements complied with

3. Ensure legal and financial requirements are finalised

3.1. Distributable estate is finalised

3.2. If required, a clearance to Date of Death (DOD) from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is confirmed


Qualifications and Skillsets

FNSPRT403A appears in the following qualifications:

  • FNS41310 - Certificate IV in Personal Trust Administration
  • FNS41311 - Certificate IV in Personal Trust Administration
  • FNS41315 - Certificate IV in Personal Trust Administration