Build 3 · Section 10
Learning Academy Curriculum & Production Guide
The governing structure for lessons, transcripts, knowledge checks, workbook activities, progress, and completion.
Learning standard
Every lesson begins with a real family question, explains the issue in plain language, identifies what may vary, and ends with one useful next action.
Completion standard
A course is complete after every lesson is marked complete and the learner earns at least 80% on its knowledge check.
Media standard
Production videos should include captions, downloadable transcripts, audio-only access, visible runtime, and no autoplay.
Accessibility target
Keyboard navigation, readable contrast, semantic headings, form labels, focus visibility, captions, and WCAG 2.2 AA review before public launch.
Complete curriculum
Twenty-six calm, practical lessons
Probate Basics
Understand the purpose, people, language, and broad sequence of probate.
- What probate is—and is not
- The people involved
- The broad sequence
- Common probate language
- What varies by state
Executor Fundamentals
Learn the role, early responsibilities, records, communication, and common cautions.
- Understanding the role
- Protect first, distribute later
- Build a reliable record system
- Communicate without overpromising
- Work with professionals
- Avoid common early mistakes
Understanding Probate Property
Explore homes, belongings, valuation, protection, and sale considerations.
- What may belong to the estate
- Secure the home
- Inventory personal property
- Value and prepare property
- Before a sale
Working With Attorneys
Prepare for meetings, understand roles, and make professional time more productive.
- When legal guidance matters
- Prepare for the first meeting
- Ask better questions
- Understand the working relationship
- Keep decisions documented
Family Communication
Build a calmer, documented communication rhythm during a difficult time.
- Why communication becomes difficult
- Create one source of updates
- Hold a productive family meeting
- Handle disagreement carefully
- Keep trust while work continues
Production gates before public launch
- Legal and editorial review of every lesson by qualified reviewers.
- State-specific statements separated from general educational content.
- Professionally recorded and captioned videos or an approved transcript-first presentation.
- Authenticated accounts and database-backed progress.
- Privacy, security, retention, consent, and accessibility reviews.
- Real payment, enrollment, customer support, and analytics integrations.