Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT required on applications for informal probate of a will or informal appointment?

Accepted Answer

A) Statement that the time limit for informal probate has expired 
B) Interest of the applicant in the decedent's estate 
C) Statement indicating the county or city where the proceedings are to take place 
D) Decedent's personal information, including name, date of death, domicile, and so on. 
A) Statement that the time limit for informal probate has expired 
B) Interest of the applicant in the decedent's estate 
C) Statement indicating the county or city where the proceedings are to take place 
D) Decedent's personal information, including name, date of death, domicile, and so on.

Question 3

When is the personal representative's appointment for informal proceedings terminated?

Accepted Answer

A) When the formal closing ends 
B) Automatically upon closing of the estate 
C) When the personal representative has completed all duties that he/she is required to perform 
D) One year after the closing statement is filed, if no proceedings involving the personal representative are pending in the court 
A) When the formal closing ends 
B) Automatically upon closing of the estate 
C) When the personal representative has completed all duties that he/she is required to perform 
D) One year after the closing statement is filed, if no proceedings involving the personal representative are pending in the court

Question 4

The registrar will examine the forms submitted for informal proceedings for all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) Evidence that other wills exist 
B) Confirmation that two weeks have elapsed since the decedent's death 
C) Compliance of the application with the Uniform Probate Code (UP
C)  
D) Evidence that all who have demanded notice of proceedings have been notified 
A) Evidence that other wills exist 
B) Confirmation that two weeks have elapsed since the decedent's death 
C) Compliance of the application with the Uniform Probate Code (UP
C)  
D) Evidence that all who have demanded notice of proceedings have been notified

Question 5

MATCHING:
-An affidavit signed by the personal representative at the end of informal probate proceedings to close the estate and to be discharged

Accepted Answer

A) in and out method 
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 out method 
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 6

MATCHING:
-Administration conducted before a judge with notice to interested persons

Accepted Answer

A) in and out method 
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 out method 
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 7

If the registrar denies an application for informal proceedings, this usually results in the commencement of formal proceedings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The affidavit signed by the personal representative at the end of informal probate proceedings to close the estate and to be discharged must verify all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) All assets of the estate have been distributed in full to the persons entitled to them. 
B) All federal and state taxes have been paid. 
C) A notice to creditors was published more than six months before the date of the affidavit. 
D) A copy of the affidavit was mailed to all distributees of the estate. 
A) All assets of the estate have been distributed in full to the persons entitled to them. 
B) All federal and state taxes have been paid. 
C) A notice to creditors was published more than six months before the date of the affidavit. 
D) A copy of the affidavit was mailed to all distributees of the estate.

Question 9

MATCHING:
-A court document that accepts an application for informal proceedings

Accepted Answer

A) in and out method 
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 out method 
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 10

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

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

Which of the following is NOT required on applications for informal probate of a will or informal appointment?

When is the personal representative's appointment for informal proceedings terminated?

The registrar will examine the forms submitted for informal proceedings for all of the following EXCEPT:

MATCHING: -An affidavit signed by the personal representative at the end of informal probate proceedings to close the estate and to be discharged

MATCHING: -Administration conducted before a judge with notice to interested persons

If the registrar denies an application for informal proceedings, this usually results in the commencement of formal proceedings.

The affidavit signed by the personal representative at the end of informal probate proceedings to close the estate and to be discharged must verify all of the following EXCEPT:

MATCHING: -A court document that accepts an application for informal proceedings

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

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The Law of Succession: Death Testate or Intestate

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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

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Exam 10: Informal Probate Administration

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

Which of the following is NOT required on applications for informal probate of a will or informal appointment?

When is the personal representative's appointment for informal proceedings terminated?

The registrar will examine the forms submitted for informal proceedings for all of the following EXCEPT:

MATCHING: -An affidavit signed by the personal representative at the end of informal probate proceedings to close the estate and to be discharged

MATCHING: -Administration conducted before a judge with notice to interested persons

If the registrar denies an application for informal proceedings, this usually results in the commencement of formal proceedings.

The affidavit signed by the personal representative at the end of informal probate proceedings to close the estate and to be discharged must verify all of the following EXCEPT:

MATCHING: -A court document that accepts an application for informal proceedings

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

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

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

The Participants and the Proper Court

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

Probate and Estate 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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