Question 1

Which is related to,but NOT part of,a standard will?

Accepted Answer

A) Letter of instructions 
B) Appointment of personal representative 
C) General revocation clause 
D) Appointment of personal and/or property guardian 
A) Letter of instructions 
B) Appointment of personal representative 
C) General revocation clause 
D) Appointment of personal and/or property guardian A

Question 2

A statement by the witnesses in a will that they have attested and subscribed the testator's signature

Accepted Answer

A)  exordium clause 
B)  residuary clause 
C)  conservator 
D)  delay clause 
E)  simultaneous death clause
F) principal
G) attestation clause
H) medical power of attorney
I) nondurable power of attorney
J) springing power of attorney 
A)  exordium clause 
B)  residuary clause 
C)  conservator 
D)  delay clause 
E)  simultaneous death clause
F) principal
G) attestation clause
H) medical power of attorney
I) nondurable power of attorney
J) springing power of attorney G

Question 3

A surviving natural parent will usually be denied custody of a child if the decedent was the custodial parent and named another person to be appointed as guardian.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

A statement in a will that determines the distribution of property in the event there is no evidence as to the priority of time of death of the testator and another,usually the testator's spouse

Accepted Answer

A)  exordium clause 
B)  residuary clause 
C)  conservator 
D)  delay clause 
E)  simultaneous death clause
F) principal
G) attestation clause
H) medical power of attorney
I) nondurable power of attorney
J) springing power of attorney 
A)  exordium clause 
B)  residuary clause 
C)  conservator 
D)  delay clause 
E)  simultaneous death clause
F) principal
G) attestation clause
H) medical power of attorney
I) nondurable power of attorney
J) springing power of attorney

Question 5

The testimonium clause generally introduces new information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A decedent's wish to donate his or her body to science will be denied if the nearest relatives object.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A safe deposit box in the name of the testator is the preferred choice for storage of the will.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A Letter of instructions is preferred to include which clause?

Accepted Answer

A) Instructions for funeral and burial 
B) Provision for payment of debts and funeral expenses 
C) Exordium clause 
D) Specific testamentary gifts clause 
A) Instructions for funeral and burial 
B) Provision for payment of debts and funeral expenses 
C) Exordium clause 
D) Specific testamentary gifts clause

Question 9

Which is the LEAST desirable place for a will to be kept?

Accepted Answer

A) In a safety deposit box in a bank 
B) In the lawyer's office vault 
C) With the clerk of the appropriate probate court 
D) With the testator 
A) In a safety deposit box in a bank 
B) In the lawyer's office vault 
C) With the clerk of the appropriate probate court 
D) With the testator

Question 10

Which part of a will names the person whom the testator wishes to care for his or her children in the event of the testator's death?

Accepted Answer

A) Appointment of personal and/or property guardian 
B) Testamentary trust clause 
C) Testimonium clause 
D) Provision for residue of estate 
A) Appointment of personal and/or property guardian 
B) Testamentary trust clause 
C) Testimonium clause 
D) Provision for residue of estate

Question 11

Some states allow an option for self-proving a will.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which person is generally NOT automatically covered when the term children is used in a will?

Accepted Answer

A) Stepchild 
B) Natural,marital child 
C) Nonmarital child 
D) Adopted child 
A) Stepchild 
B) Natural,marital child 
C) Nonmarital child 
D) Adopted child

Question 13

The Patient Self-Determination Act requires health care providers who work with Medicaid and Medicare to provide each patient or authorized surrogate written information about the patient's right to be informed,upon admission by the health care facility,of policies that concern patients' rights.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The guardian and manager of property left to minor or incompetent children

Accepted Answer

A)  exordium clause 
B)  residuary clause 
C)  conservator 
D)  delay clause 
E)  simultaneous death clause
F) principal
G) attestation clause
H) medical power of attorney
I) nondurable power of attorney
J) springing power of attorney 
A)  exordium clause 
B)  residuary clause 
C)  conservator 
D)  delay clause 
E)  simultaneous death clause
F) principal
G) attestation clause
H) medical power of attorney
I) nondurable power of attorney
J) springing power of attorney

Question 15

The beginning or introductory clause of a will

Accepted Answer

A)  exordium clause 
B)  residuary clause 
C)  conservator 
D)  delay clause 
E)  simultaneous death clause
F) principal
G) attestation clause
H) medical power of attorney
I) nondurable power of attorney
J) springing power of attorney 
A)  exordium clause 
B)  residuary clause 
C)  conservator 
D)  delay clause 
E)  simultaneous death clause
F) principal
G) attestation clause
H) medical power of attorney
I) nondurable power of attorney
J) springing power of attorney

Question 16

Which is NOT an example of a specific testamentary gift?

Accepted Answer

A) Memorandum 
B) Bequest 
C) Legacy 
D)  Devise 
A) Memorandum 
B) Bequest 
C) Legacy 
D)  Devise

Question 17

Which grants another person the right to act legally on behalf of the person who authorizes and grants the power?

Accepted Answer

A) Power of attorney 
B) Living will 
C) Letter of instructions 
D)  Self-proving affidavit 
A) Power of attorney 
B) Living will 
C) Letter of instructions 
D)  Self-proving affidavit

Question 18

A statement in a will that disposes of the remaining assets of the decedent's estate after all debts and gifts in the will are satisfied

Accepted Answer

A)  exordium clause 
B)  residuary clause 
C)  conservator 
D)  delay clause 
E)  simultaneous death clause
F) principal
G) attestation clause
H) medical power of attorney
I) nondurable power of attorney
J) springing power of attorney 
A)  exordium clause 
B)  residuary clause 
C)  conservator 
D)  delay clause 
E)  simultaneous death clause
F) principal
G) attestation clause
H) medical power of attorney
I) nondurable power of attorney
J) springing power of attorney

Question 19

A delay clause is used to prevent an estate from being taxed twice in the event of simultaneous death.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The authority of a person appointed by a patient to make decisions about his or her medical care when he or she becomes incapacitated and unable to make such decisions

Accepted Answer

A)  exordium clause 
B)  residuary clause 
C)  conservator 
D)  delay clause 
E)  simultaneous death clause
F) principal
G) attestation clause
H) medical power of attorney
I) nondurable power of attorney
J) springing power of attorney 
A)  exordium clause 
B)  residuary clause 
C)  conservator 
D)  delay clause 
E)  simultaneous death clause
F) principal
G) attestation clause
H) medical power of attorney
I) nondurable power of attorney
J) springing power of attorney

Which is related to,but NOT part of,a standard will?

A statement by the witnesses in a will that they have attested and subscribed the testator's signature

A surviving natural parent will usually be denied custody of a child if the decedent was the custodial parent and named another person to be appointed as guardian.

A statement in a will that determines the distribution of property in the event there is no evidence as to the priority of time of death of the testator and another,usually the testator's spouse

The testimonium clause generally introduces new information.

A decedent's wish to donate his or her body to science will be denied if the nearest relatives object.

A safe deposit box in the name of the testator is the preferred choice for storage of the will.

A Letter of instructions is preferred to include which clause?

Which is the LEAST desirable place for a will to be kept?

Which part of a will names the person whom the testator wishes to care for his or her children in the event of the testator's death?

Some states allow an option for self-proving a will.

Which person is generally NOT automatically covered when the term children is used in a will?

The Patient Self-Determination Act requires health care providers who work with Medicaid and Medicare to provide each patient or authorized surrogate written information about the patient's right to be informed,upon admission by the health care facility,of policies that concern patients' rights.

The guardian and manager of property left to minor or incompetent children

The beginning or introductory clause of a will

Which is NOT an example of a specific testamentary gift?

Which grants another person the right to act legally on behalf of the person who authorizes and grants the power?

A statement in a will that disposes of the remaining assets of the decedent's estate after all debts and gifts in the will are satisfied

A delay clause is used to prevent an estate from being taxed twice in the event of simultaneous death.

The authority of a person appointed by a patient to make decisions about his or her medical care when he or she becomes incapacitated and unable to make such decisions

The Estate Plan and the Purpose and Need for a Will

The Concept of Property Related to Wills,trusts,and Estate Administration

The Participants and the Proper Court

The Law of Succession: Death Testate or Intestate

Wills Validity Requirements, modification, revocation, and Contests

Preparation to Draft a Will Checklists and the Conference With the Client

Introduction to Trusts

Classification of Trusts, the Living Trust, and Other Special Trusts

Estate Planning

Long-Term Care

Personal Representatives: Types, pre-Probate Duties, and Appointment

Probate and Estate Administration

Informal Probate Administration

Tax Considerations in the Administration of Estates

Ethical Principles Relevant to Practicing Paralegals and Legal Assistants

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Exam 7: Final Draft and Execution of a Valid Will

Which is related to,but NOT part of,a standard will?

A statement by the witnesses in a will that they have attested and subscribed the testator's signature

A surviving natural parent will usually be denied custody of a child if the decedent was the custodial parent and named another person to be appointed as guardian.

A statement in a will that determines the distribution of property in the event there is no evidence as to the priority of time of death of the testator and another,usually the testator's spouse

The testimonium clause generally introduces new information.

A decedent's wish to donate his or her body to science will be denied if the nearest relatives object.

A safe deposit box in the name of the testator is the preferred choice for storage of the will.

A Letter of instructions is preferred to include which clause?

Which is the LEAST desirable place for a will to be kept?

Which part of a will names the person whom the testator wishes to care for his or her children in the event of the testator's death?

Some states allow an option for self-proving a will.

Which person is generally NOT automatically covered when the term children is used in a will?

The Patient Self-Determination Act requires health care providers who work with Medicaid and Medicare to provide each patient or authorized surrogate written information about the patient's right to be informed,upon admission by the health care facility,of policies that concern patients' rights.

The guardian and manager of property left to minor or incompetent children

The beginning or introductory clause of a will

Which is NOT an example of a specific testamentary gift?

Which grants another person the right to act legally on behalf of the person who authorizes and grants the power?

A statement in a will that disposes of the remaining assets of the decedent's estate after all debts and gifts in the will are satisfied

A delay clause is used to prevent an estate from being taxed twice in the event of simultaneous death.

The authority of a person appointed by a patient to make decisions about his or her medical care when he or she becomes incapacitated and unable to make such decisions

The Estate Plan and the Purpose and Need for a Will

The Concept of Property Related to Wills,trusts,and Estate Administration

The Participants and the Proper Court

The Law of Succession: Death Testate or Intestate

Wills Validity Requirements, modification, revocation, and Contests

Preparation to Draft a Will Checklists and the Conference With the Client

Introduction to Trusts

Classification of Trusts, the Living Trust, and Other Special Trusts

Estate Planning

Long-Term Care

Personal Representatives: Types, pre-Probate Duties, and Appointment

Probate and Estate Administration

Informal Probate Administration

Tax Considerations in the Administration of Estates

Ethical Principles Relevant to Practicing Paralegals and Legal Assistants

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