Question 1

Today, codicils are almost obsolete.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In states that allow nuncupative wills, the testator does not have to be legally capable of making a written will.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

For a will to be declared a legal document that can transfer a decedent's estate after death, the maker must have testamentary intent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which is NOT a requirement for the creation of a valid will?

Accepted Answer

A) The beneficiary must be legally and mentally capable. 
B) The testator must intend that a document be his/her last will. 
C) The will must be signed by witnesses. 
D) The testator or a person other than the testator must sign the will or make some other written mark. 
A) The beneficiary must be legally and mentally capable. 
B) The testator must intend that a document be his/her last will. 
C) The will must be signed by witnesses. 
D) The testator or a person other than the testator must sign the will or make some other written mark.

Question 5

Which of the following indicates that a testator lacks mental capacity?

Accepted Answer

A) The testator suffers from insane delusions. 
B) The testator has a low level of intelligence or suffers from a mental illness or senility. 
C) The testator does not remember the persons who are the "natural objects of his or her bounty." 
D) The testator is neglectful of his/her person and makes a will containing eccentricities. 
A) The testator suffers from insane delusions. 
B) The testator has a low level of intelligence or suffers from a mental illness or senility. 
C) The testator does not remember the persons who are the "natural objects of his or her bounty." 
D) The testator is neglectful of his/her person and makes a will containing eccentricities.

Question 6

MATCHING:
-The automatic revocation or amendment of a will by state statute without the testator's knowledge of or agreement to the revocation

Accepted Answer

A) testamentary capacity 
B) testamentary intent 
C) publication 
D) interested witness 
E) operation of law
F)standing
G)in terrorem clause
H)ambulatory
I)attest a will
J)revocation by subsequent writing 
A) testamentary capacity 
B) testamentary intent 
C) publication 
D) interested witness 
E) operation of law
F)standing
G)in terrorem clause
H)ambulatory
I)attest a will
J)revocation by subsequent writing

Question 7

If a will is lost, it is automatically revoked.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which is NOT a way to accomplish revocation?

Accepted Answer

A) By operation of law 
B) By physical act 
C) By intent 
D) By subsequent writing 
A) By operation of law 
B) By physical act 
C) By intent 
D) By subsequent writing

Question 9

Every page of a will should be numbered.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

MATCHING:
-A statement in a will that if a beneficiary of the will objects to probate or challenges the will's distributions, that contestant forfeits all benefits of the will

Accepted Answer

A) testamentary capacity 
B) testamentary intent 
C) publication 
D) interested witness 
E) operation of law
F)standing
G)in terrorem clause
H)ambulatory
I)attest a will
J)revocation by subsequent writing 
A) testamentary capacity 
B) testamentary intent 
C) publication 
D) interested witness 
E) operation of law
F)standing
G)in terrorem clause
H)ambulatory
I)attest a will
J)revocation by subsequent writing

Today, codicils are almost obsolete.

In states that allow nuncupative wills, the testator does not have to be legally capable of making a written will.

For a will to be declared a legal document that can transfer a decedent's estate after death, the maker must have testamentary intent.

Which is NOT a requirement for the creation of a valid will?

Which of the following indicates that a testator lacks mental capacity?

MATCHING: -The automatic revocation or amendment of a will by state statute without the testator's knowledge of or agreement to the revocation

If a will is lost, it is automatically revoked.

Which is NOT a way to accomplish revocation?

Every page of a will should be numbered.

MATCHING: -A statement in a will that if a beneficiary of the will objects to probate or challenges the will's distributions, that contestant forfeits all benefits of the will

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

The Estate Plan and the Purpose and Need for a Will

The Law of Succession: Death Testate or Intestate

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

Final Draft and Execution of a Valid Will

The Participants and the Proper Court

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

Probate and Estate Administration

Informal Probate Administration

Tax Considerations in the Administration of Estates

Introduction to Trusts

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

Estate Planning

Long-Term Care

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Exam 4: Wills: Validity Requirements, Modification, Revocation, and Contests

Today, codicils are almost obsolete.

In states that allow nuncupative wills, the testator does not have to be legally capable of making a written will.

For a will to be declared a legal document that can transfer a decedent's estate after death, the maker must have testamentary intent.

Which is NOT a requirement for the creation of a valid will?

Which of the following indicates that a testator lacks mental capacity?

MATCHING: -The automatic revocation or amendment of a will by state statute without the testator's knowledge of or agreement to the revocation

If a will is lost, it is automatically revoked.

Which is NOT a way to accomplish revocation?

Every page of a will should be numbered.

MATCHING: -A statement in a will that if a beneficiary of the will objects to probate or challenges the will's distributions, that contestant forfeits all benefits of the will

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

The Estate Plan and the Purpose and Need for a Will

The Law of Succession: Death Testate or Intestate

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

Final Draft and Execution of a Valid Will

The Participants and the Proper Court

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

Probate and Estate Administration

Informal Probate Administration

Tax Considerations in the Administration of Estates

Introduction to Trusts

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

Estate Planning

Long-Term Care

Filters