Overview

In this Elder Law and Estate Planning degree offered by Western New England University, you will gain an extensive knowledge of and training in a number of diverse areas of law, including wills and trusts, estate and fiduciary administration, income taxation, federal wealth transfer taxation, and the use of various entities and products (particularly trusts and insurance products) in wealth planning and management.

The program also develops expertise in social security law, Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal and state laws and regulations that directly affect these clients. You can enroll part-time or full-time in the fall or spring.

Key Features

A pioneer in live, online Elder Law and Estate Planning education, Western New England University School of Law is accredited by the ABA. Taught live, not asynchronous, by leading experts, the program’s unique online delivery experience makes the LLM available to busy professionals nationwide who are looking to enhance their skills while studying part-time in just two or more years.

Students have attended class from Alaska, Hawaii, while serving in the military in Germany, and while traveling in India! A one-year full-time option is also available.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Wills and Trusts: Design, Drafting and Implementation

Fiduciary Administration

Federal Wealth Transfer Taxes

Federal Income Taxation of Estates & Trusts

Final Drafting Projects

Elder Law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

24 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Springfield, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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105

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OTE

130

IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

Candidates for an LLM degree in Elder Law and Estate Planning must hold a JD from an ABA-accredited law school or be admitted to practice in any U.S. jurisdiction.

Application Form

Personal Statement

(A brief statement that discusses your interest in the LLM in Elder Law and Estate Planning and how it fits your personal and professional goals.)

Résumé or Curriculum Vitae

Two Professional References (contact information only)

Official Law School Transcript

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

26760 USD / year

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Out-of-State

26760 USD / year

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In-State

26760 USD / year

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Funding

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