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FNSPRT312 — Administer non-complex estates

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What an assessment for FNSPRT312 must cover

48 assessable components: 3 elements (15 performance criteria), 3 performance evidence and 24 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 6 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Initiate estate administration process

  • 1.1Open estate file according to organisational policies and procedures and confirm there are no existing complex matters
  • 1.2Advise required parties on the role of executor, the estate administration process and types of administration
  • 1.3Confirm existence of estate’s assets and beneficiaries
  • 1.4Prepare and lodge application to prove the will and obtain administration
  • 1.5Record authority on receipt to commence administration

2 Manage estate assets, liabilities and beneficiaries

  • 2.1Obtain valuation of estate assets and liabilities
  • 2.2Prepare statements of assets and liabilities on organisational record-keeping system
  • 2.3Prepare a tax return to date of death, seeking assistance from specialists as required
  • 2.4Locate all beneficiaries and establish their identity according to organisational policies and procedures and legislative requirements
  • 2.5Collect and deposit liquid assets into estate account with cash receipted, as required, according to organisational and legislative requirements
  • 2.6Prepare and submit a schedule of beneficiaries and their entitlements to required personnel for approval

3 Distribute and finalise estate

  • 3.1Prepare a trustee tax return as required, seeking assistance from specialists as required
  • 3.2Pay liabilities and transfer assets that have not been liquidated, according to the will or beneficiaries’ instructions
  • 3.3Calculate and deduct corpus commission, fees and charges that apply
  • 3.4Prepare final statements and arrange for distributions to be made to entitled beneficiaries

Performance evidence

  • administer and finalise at least three non-complex estates according to legislative, industry and organisational requirements.
  • conduct research to prove the will and confirm existence of estate’s assets, liabilities and beneficiaries
  • prepare required documentation for administration of the estate.

Knowledge evidence

  • key legislation and regulations relating to:
  • wills
  • intestate succession
  • probate and administration
  • trusteeships, including investment and obligations of trustees
  • preparing an application for administration
  • taxation and tax obligations as they relate to administration of estates and trusts
  • role, responsibilities and authority of an executor
  • processes required to prove a will and to administer the estate
  • complex matters impacting estates, including:
  • conflict between beneficiaries
  • capital gains tax
  • complex assets due to volume, physical location and type
  • complex beneficiaries due to volume, physical location and potential bankrupt status and other vulnerabilities
  • professional code of conduct in the personal trustee sector
  • organisational policies and procedures relevant to administering a non-complex estate
  • products and services offered by personal trustee organisations and fees and charges that apply
  • role, responsibilities and powers of the personal trust officer, including limitation of giving investment advice
  • role of, and procedures for contacting, internal or external specialists relating to personal trustee sector
  • potential estate liabilities, including:
  • claims on the estate
  • fees and charges and other administration expenses
  • debts of the deceased
  • final tax return obligations of the deceased.

Foundation skills

  • Numeracy: Performs mathematical calculations to analyse financial information, costs and values to accurately process assets and liabilities
  • Oral communication: Articulates clearly using vocabulary suitable to audience to convey or request information Uses listening and questioning techniques to confirm understanding
  • Reading: Analyses and consolidates information and data from different sources against defined criteria and requirements and checks for accuracy and completeness
  • Writing: Accurately records and completes organisational and statutory documents and correspondence using clear language and correct spelling, grammar and terminology
  • Planning and organising: Plans and implements routine tasks and workload, making limited decisions on sequencing, timing and collaboration; and seeks assistance in setting priorities
  • Technology: Uses the main features and functions of digital systems and technologies to access, store and share information

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Questions about assessing FNSPRT312

What does an assessment tool for FNSPRT312 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for FNSPRT312 needs to address all 48 unit components: 3 elements with 15 performance criteria, 3 performance evidence requirements, 24 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for FNSPRT312?

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