Which of the following is Which of the following is not a true statement? Testate refers to a person having a valid will. The laws of descent convey personal property if an individual dies without a valid will. Intestate refers to a person having no valid will. A specific legacy is a gift of personal property that is specifically identified.

Which of the following is Which of the following is not a true statement? Testate refers to a person having a valid will. The laws of descent convey personal property if an individual dies without a valid will. Intestate refers to a person having no valid will. A specific legacy is a gift of personal property that is specifically identified.

Administration Of Wills/Trusts/ And Estates

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ISBN:9781285281308

Author:Brown

Publisher:Brown

Chapter10: Probate Courts And Uniform Laws

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Which of the following is not a true statement?a. Testate refers to a person having a valid will.b. The laws of descent convey personal property if an individual dies without a valid will.c. Intestate refers to a person having no valid will.d. A specific legacy is a gift of personal property that is specifically identified.
How does a devise differ from a legacy? A devise is a gift of money and a legacy is a nonmonetary gift. A devise is a gift to an individual and a legacy is a gift to a charity or other organization. A devise is a gift of real property and a legacy is a gift of personal property. A devise is a gift made prior to death and a legacy is a gift made at death.
If a person dies without leaving a valid will, how is the distribution of property regulated?
How does a devise differ from a legacy? Choose the correct.a. A devise is a gift of money and a legacy is a nonmonetary gift.b. A devise is a gift to an individual and a legacy is a gift to a charity or other organization. c. A devise is a gift of real property and a legacy is a gift of personal property.d. A devise is a gift made prior to death and a legacy is a gift made at death.
What is the purpose of the laws of distribution? Choose the correct.a. To guide the distribution of personal property when an individual dies without a will.b. To verify the legality of a will, especially an oral will.c. To guide the distribution of real property when an individual dies without a will.d. To outline the functions of the executor of an estate.
What is the purpose of the laws of distribution? To guide the distribution of personal property when an individual dies without a will. To verify the legality of a will, especially an oral will. To guide the distribution of real property when an individual dies without a will. To outline the functions of the executor of an estate.
Which of the following methods will NOT achieve the client's goal of distributing property at death to the desired persons? A)Intestacy B)A trust C)A will D)A will substitute
What is meant by "an individual dies intestate?" Select one: a.That person did create a will before death, but the will neglected to name an executor. b.That person's estate is insufficient to pay all claims against it. c.That person was not certified to be of sound mind before writing their will. d.That person did not create a legal will prior to death. e.That person's estate will automatically pass to the state, and the presumed heirs will get nothing.
Which of the following is not a goal of probate laws? To gather and preserve all of the decedent’s property. To ensure that each individual produces a valid will. To discover the decedent’s intent for property held at death and then to follow those wishes. To carry out an orderly and fair settlement of all debts and distribution of property.
What are the differences between a devise, a legacy, and a bequest?
Which of the following is not a goal of probate laws? Choose the correct.a. To gather and preserve all of the decedent’s property.b. To ensure that each individual produces a valid will.c. To discover the decedent’s intent for property held at death and then to follow those wishes.d. To carry out an orderly and fair settlement of all debts and distribution of property.
Under what circumstances does an estate have an executor? Select one: a.When the estate exceeds the dollar amount of the estate tax exemption. b.When the will establishes a trust fund. c.When there is no valid will. d.When the will is contested. e.When the will names a specific person to administer the estate.