Question 1

A filing with the court by any persons who have an interest in the estate

Accepted Answer

A)  in and olper iethod 
B)  formal proceedings 
C)  informal proceedings 
D)  registrar 
E)  commencement of informal probate
F) demand to be notified of petitioner's application for informal probate or informal appointment
G) closing statement
H) valid but undischarged claim
I) Statement of Informal Probate
J) court order closing an estate 
A)  in and olper iethod 
B)  formal proceedings 
C)  informal proceedings 
D)  registrar 
E)  commencement of informal probate
F) demand to be notified of petitioner's application for informal probate or informal appointment
G) closing statement
H) valid but undischarged claim
I) Statement of Informal Probate
J) court order closing an estate F

Question 2

A court document that accepts an application for informal proceedings

Accepted Answer

A)  in and olper iethod 
B)  formal proceedings 
C)  informal proceedings 
D)  registrar 
E)  commencement of informal probate
F) demand to be notified of petitioner's application for informal probate or informal appointment
G) closing statement
H) valid but undischarged claim
I) Statement of Informal Probate
J) court order closing an estate 
A)  in and olper iethod 
B)  formal proceedings 
C)  informal proceedings 
D)  registrar 
E)  commencement of informal probate
F) demand to be notified of petitioner's application for informal probate or informal appointment
G) closing statement
H) valid but undischarged claim
I) Statement of Informal Probate
J) court order closing an estate I

Question 3

A person who has a financial or property interest in an estate must file a demand for notice of any order or filing related to the estate within 120 hours of the passing of the decedent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

The registrar will examine the forms submitted for informal proceedings for all of the following EXCEPT:
A)Confirmation that two weeks have elapsed since the decedent's death
B)Evidence that other wills exist
C)Compliance of the application with the Uniform Probate Code UPC)
D)Evidence that all who have demanded notice of proceedings have been notified

Accepted Answer

The answer of The registrar will examine the forms submitted...

Question 5

A person applying for informal probate of a will does not need to notify parties interested in the estate unless they have filed a written demand to be notified.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which is an acceptable method for giving notice of a hearing on a petition to an interested party?

Accepted Answer

A) Personally delivering a copy of the notice 14 days prior to the hearing 
B) Publishing the notice in the newspaper every other week for a month if the identity of interested parties is unknown 
C) Mailing a copy of the notice at least seven days before the time set for the hearing 
D) Publishing the notice in the newspaper at least once,14 days prior to the hearing 
A) Personally delivering a copy of the notice 14 days prior to the hearing 
B) Publishing the notice in the newspaper every other week for a month if the identity of interested parties is unknown 
C) Mailing a copy of the notice at least seven days before the time set for the hearing 
D) Publishing the notice in the newspaper at least once,14 days prior to the hearing

Question 7

Informal probate requires the appraisal of estate assets.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The surviving spouse who is a devisee of the decedent has the highest priority for consideration as the personal representative in informal probate proceedings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Who has the highest priority for consideration as personal representative of a decedent's estate?

Accepted Answer

A) Devisee of the decedent other than the spouse 
B) Non-devisee surviving spouse of the decedent 
C) Other heirs of the decedent 
D) Creditor of the decedent 
A) Devisee of the decedent other than the spouse 
B) Non-devisee surviving spouse of the decedent 
C) Other heirs of the decedent 
D) Creditor of the decedent

Question 10

Which can an informally appointed personal representative choose as a means of closing an estate informally and being discharged?

Accepted Answer

A) A closing statement 
B) A filing of the final account with the court 
C) A formal closing 
D) A notice of final distribution of assets 
A) A closing statement 
B) A filing of the final account with the court 
C) A formal closing 
D) A notice of final distribution of assets

Question 11

When applying for the informal probate of a will,an applicant must affirm that he or she is unaware of any instrument that revokes the will.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following would necessitate the reopening of an estate?

Accepted Answer

A) The location of additional omitted property of the decedent after the estate has been closed and discharged 
B) A creditor seeking to collect a valid but undischarged claim 
C) The personal representative committed fraud or inadequate disclosure to a creditor related to the settlement of the decedent's estate 
D) A claim against a decedent's estate that arose before the decedent's death is presented six months after the date of the first publication of notice to creditors 
A) The location of additional omitted property of the decedent after the estate has been closed and discharged 
B) A creditor seeking to collect a valid but undischarged claim 
C) The personal representative committed fraud or inadequate disclosure to a creditor related to the settlement of the decedent's estate 
D) A claim against a decedent's estate that arose before the decedent's death is presented six months after the date of the first publication of notice to creditors

Question 13

A claim by a creditor of the estate that was not paid during the distribution of assets

Accepted Answer

A)  in and olper iethod 
B)  formal proceedings 
C)  informal proceedings 
D)  registrar 
E)  commencement of informal probate
F) demand to be notified of petitioner's application for informal probate or informal appointment
G) closing statement
H) valid but undischarged claim
I) Statement of Informal Probate
J) court order closing an estate 
A)  in and olper iethod 
B)  formal proceedings 
C)  informal proceedings 
D)  registrar 
E)  commencement of informal probate
F) demand to be notified of petitioner's application for informal probate or informal appointment
G) closing statement
H) valid but undischarged claim
I) Statement of Informal Probate
J) court order closing an estate

Question 14

Informal probate generally extends the time required to complete the administration of a decedent's estate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A person applying for informal appointment does not need to notify any other parties who might have a right to be personal representative.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Administration conducted before a judge with notice to interested persons

Accepted Answer

A)  in and olper iethod 
B)  formal proceedings 
C)  informal proceedings 
D)  registrar 
E)  commencement of informal probate
F) demand to be notified of petitioner's application for informal probate or informal appointment
G) closing statement
H) valid but undischarged claim
I) Statement of Informal Probate
J) court order closing an estate 
A)  in and olper iethod 
B)  formal proceedings 
C)  informal proceedings 
D)  registrar 
E)  commencement of informal probate
F) demand to be notified of petitioner's application for informal probate or informal appointment
G) closing statement
H) valid but undischarged claim
I) Statement of Informal Probate
J) court order closing an estate

Question 17

Terminates administration

Accepted Answer

A)  in and olper iethod 
B)  formal proceedings 
C)  informal proceedings 
D)  registrar 
E)  commencement of informal probate
F) demand to be notified of petitioner's application for informal probate or informal appointment
G) closing statement
H) valid but undischarged claim
I) Statement of Informal Probate
J) court order closing an estate 
A)  in and olper iethod 
B)  formal proceedings 
C)  informal proceedings 
D)  registrar 
E)  commencement of informal probate
F) demand to be notified of petitioner's application for informal probate or informal appointment
G) closing statement
H) valid but undischarged claim
I) Statement of Informal Probate
J) court order closing an estate

Question 18

An officer of the court who is authorized to act in place of a judge in informal probate

Accepted Answer

A)  in and olper iethod 
B)  formal proceedings 
C)  informal proceedings 
D)  registrar 
E)  commencement of informal probate
F) demand to be notified of petitioner's application for informal probate or informal appointment
G) closing statement
H) valid but undischarged claim
I) Statement of Informal Probate
J) court order closing an estate 
A)  in and olper iethod 
B)  formal proceedings 
C)  informal proceedings 
D)  registrar 
E)  commencement of informal probate
F) demand to be notified of petitioner's application for informal probate or informal appointment
G) closing statement
H) valid but undischarged claim
I) Statement of Informal Probate
J) court order closing an estate

Question 19

Administration conducted without notice to interested persons by an officer of the court

Accepted Answer

A)  in and olper iethod 
B)  formal proceedings 
C)  informal proceedings 
D)  registrar 
E)  commencement of informal probate
F) demand to be notified of petitioner's application for informal probate or informal appointment
G) closing statement
H) valid but undischarged claim
I) Statement of Informal Probate
J) court order closing an estate 
A)  in and olper iethod 
B)  formal proceedings 
C)  informal proceedings 
D)  registrar 
E)  commencement of informal probate
F) demand to be notified of petitioner's application for informal probate or informal appointment
G) closing statement
H) valid but undischarged claim
I) Statement of Informal Probate
J) court order closing an estate

Question 20

Within the time set by state statute,the personal representative must prepare an inventory that includes all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) Administration expenses 
B) All real and personal property owned by the decedent at the time of death 
C) A valuation of the assets at fair market value 
D) Identify any encumbrances on assets 
A) Administration expenses 
B) All real and personal property owned by the decedent at the time of death 
C) A valuation of the assets at fair market value 
D) Identify any encumbrances on assets

A filing with the court by any persons who have an interest in the estate

A court document that accepts an application for informal proceedings

A person who has a financial or property interest in an estate must file a demand for notice of any order or filing related to the estate within 120 hours of the passing of the decedent.

A person applying for informal probate of a will does not need to notify parties interested in the estate unless they have filed a written demand to be notified.

Which is an acceptable method for giving notice of a hearing on a petition to an interested party?

Informal probate requires the appraisal of estate assets.

The surviving spouse who is a devisee of the decedent has the highest priority for consideration as the personal representative in informal probate proceedings.

Who has the highest priority for consideration as personal representative of a decedent's estate?

Which can an informally appointed personal representative choose as a means of closing an estate informally and being discharged?

When applying for the informal probate of a will,an applicant must affirm that he or she is unaware of any instrument that revokes the will.

Which of the following would necessitate the reopening of an estate?

A claim by a creditor of the estate that was not paid during the distribution of assets

Informal probate generally extends the time required to complete the administration of a decedent's estate.

A person applying for informal appointment does not need to notify any other parties who might have a right to be personal representative.

Administration conducted before a judge with notice to interested persons

Terminates administration

An officer of the court who is authorized to act in place of a judge in informal probate

Administration conducted without notice to interested persons by an officer of the court

Within the time set by state statute,the personal representative must prepare an inventory that includes all of the following EXCEPT:

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

Final Draft and Execution of a Valid Will

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

Tax Considerations in the Administration of Estates

Ethical Principles Relevant to Practicing Paralegals and Legal Assistants

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Exam 14: Informal Probate Administration

A filing with the court by any persons who have an interest in the estate

A court document that accepts an application for informal proceedings

A person who has a financial or property interest in an estate must file a demand for notice of any order or filing related to the estate within 120 hours of the passing of the decedent.

A person applying for informal probate of a will does not need to notify parties interested in the estate unless they have filed a written demand to be notified.

Which is an acceptable method for giving notice of a hearing on a petition to an interested party?

Informal probate requires the appraisal of estate assets.

The surviving spouse who is a devisee of the decedent has the highest priority for consideration as the personal representative in informal probate proceedings.

Who has the highest priority for consideration as personal representative of a decedent's estate?

Which can an informally appointed personal representative choose as a means of closing an estate informally and being discharged?

When applying for the informal probate of a will,an applicant must affirm that he or she is unaware of any instrument that revokes the will.

Which of the following would necessitate the reopening of an estate?

A claim by a creditor of the estate that was not paid during the distribution of assets

Informal probate generally extends the time required to complete the administration of a decedent's estate.

A person applying for informal appointment does not need to notify any other parties who might have a right to be personal representative.

Administration conducted before a judge with notice to interested persons

Terminates administration

An officer of the court who is authorized to act in place of a judge in informal probate

Administration conducted without notice to interested persons by an officer of the court

Within the time set by state statute,the personal representative must prepare an inventory that includes all of the following EXCEPT:

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

Final Draft and Execution of a Valid Will

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

Tax Considerations in the Administration of Estates

Ethical Principles Relevant to Practicing Paralegals and Legal Assistants

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