340.01 Estate and Gift Taxation

A study of the rules governing federal taxation of gratuitous wealth transfers. The course will examine the trio of related federal taxes: the estate tax, the gift tax, and the generation-skipping transfer tax, as well as the policies, history, and concepts involved in the taxation of wealth transfers.

Special Notes:

Estate and Gift Taxation will meet MW from February 12 to April 16.

Enrollment Pre-/Co- Requisite Information

Federal Income Taxation or other experience working with statutory language and regulations is recommended.

Spring 2025

Course Number Course Credits Evaluation Method Instructor
340.01
2
Final Exam
Richard L. Schmalbeck
Canvas site: https://canvas.duke.edu/courses/48404
Course
Degree Requirements
JD elective
IntlLLM-SJD-EXC elective
Course Areas of Practice
Business and Corporate Law
Family Law