Dr. Stanley Johanson

Professor

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Biography

Stanley M. Johanson is a Distinguished Teaching Professor and James Elkins Centennial Chair at the University of Texas School of Law, where he has served since 1963. He was part of the inaugural group of professors elected to the University of Texas Academy of Distinguished Teachers in 1995. Professor Johanson specializes in estate planning, wills, and trusts, and has taught various courses related to these subjects. He is the author of numerous publications, including 'Johanson's Texas Estates Code Annotated,' and serves as editor emeritus of 'Wills, Trusts & Estates.' Over the years, he has received multiple accolades for his contributions to Texas wills and trust law, including the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Real Estate, Probate & Trust Law Section of the State Bar of Texas and election to the Estate Planning Hall of Fame by the National Association of Estate Planning Councils. Johanson has also received the Teaching Excellence Award from his students eight times, reflecting his dedication to education. He has held visiting professor roles at prestigious institutions, including the University of Chicago, University of Illinois, and UCLA.

Research Interests

Experience

Law Professor Emeritus

1963-01-01 — Present

University of Texas School of Law • Austin, TX

Distinguished Teaching Professor specializing in Estate Planning and Wills.

Awards

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Lifetime Achievement Award

2005-01-01
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Outstanding Tax Lawyer Award

2011-01-01
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Teaching Excellence Award

2014-01-01

Courses

Wills & Estates Estate Planning Property

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Application Checklist
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  • Three letters of recommendation
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Specialization Notes

General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.