Question 1

The register of probate is

Accepted Answer

A)  elected to office. 
B)  appointed to office. 
C)  either elected or appointed to office. 
D)  neither elected nor appointed to office. 
A)  elected to office. 
B)  appointed to office. 
C)  either elected or appointed to office. 
D)  neither elected nor appointed to office. C

Question 2

Under the Uniform Simultaneous Death Act, when joint tenants die simultaneously, the property shall be disposed of

Accepted Answer

A)  by distributing half to each. 
B)  as if the wife had survived. 
C)  as if the wife had died first. 
D)  None of the answers is correct. 
A)  by distributing half to each. 
B)  as if the wife had survived. 
C)  as if the wife had died first. 
D)  None of the answers is correct. A

Question 3

People can make gifts of money and securities to their children with the aim of shifting unearned income to lower-bracket taxpayers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

This type of probate proceeding occurs without court action, unless requested by an interested person.

Accepted Answer

A)  Supervised administration. 
B)  Unsupervised administration. 
C)  Probate proceeding. 
D)  Registry of probate. 
A)  Supervised administration. 
B)  Unsupervised administration. 
C)  Probate proceeding. 
D)  Registry of probate.

Question 5

The Registry of Probate is housed in the same building as the Registry of Deeds in some states.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Proceedings to probate a will or administer an estate are

Accepted Answer

A)  in personam proceedings. 
B)  in rem proceedings. 
C)  both in personam proceedings and in rem proceedings. 
D)  None of the answers is correct. 
A)  in personam proceedings. 
B)  in rem proceedings. 
C)  both in personam proceedings and in rem proceedings. 
D)  None of the answers is correct.

Question 7

A gift made under the UTMA is

Accepted Answer

A)  revocable. 
B)  transferable. 
C)  assignable. 
D)  irrevocable. 
A)  revocable. 
B)  transferable. 
C)  assignable. 
D)  irrevocable.

Question 8

In 1990, major changes were made in Article II of the UPC because

Accepted Answer

A)  fewer formalities exist today than in the past. 
B)  the use of living gifts, jointly owned property, and trusts increased. 
C)  the advent of a multiple-marriage society has gained acceptance. 
D)  All of the answers are correct. 
A)  fewer formalities exist today than in the past. 
B)  the use of living gifts, jointly owned property, and trusts increased. 
C)  the advent of a multiple-marriage society has gained acceptance. 
D)  All of the answers are correct.

Question 9

Under the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act (UTMA), a gift to a minor is revocable and can be taken back at any time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The sale or purchase of organs and tissues is allowed under the 1987 version of the UAGA.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The Uniform Anatomical Gift Act (UAGA) provides no way to make a testamentary donation of vital organs for medical research or transplant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The following is NOT a purpose of the UPC:

Accepted Answer

A)  To simplify and clarify the law concerning the affairs of the decedent. 
B)  To promote a speedy and efficient system for liquidating the estate. 
C)  To create more formal rules for resolving decedents estates. 
D)  To make uniform the law among the various jurisdictions. 
A)  To simplify and clarify the law concerning the affairs of the decedent. 
B)  To promote a speedy and efficient system for liquidating the estate. 
C)  To create more formal rules for resolving decedents estates. 
D)  To make uniform the law among the various jurisdictions.

Question 13

The UPC has been adopted by all 50 states.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Every state has adopted the Uniform Probate Code (UPC).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following statements regarding uniform laws is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Uniform laws are sometimes called model acts. 
B)  States may adopt uniform laws or pass their own laws. 
C)  The UPC is a type of uniform law. 
D)  States are required to act upon recommendations by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws. 
A)  Uniform laws are sometimes called model acts. 
B)  States may adopt uniform laws or pass their own laws. 
C)  The UPC is a type of uniform law. 
D)  States are required to act upon recommendations by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws.

Question 16

In an unsupervised administration

Accepted Answer

A)  the proceeding occurs with significant court action. 
B)  an interested person cannot petition the court to resolve a question such as the validity of the will. 
C)  the court may become involved to resolve a question. 
D)  the Registrar of Probate has no authority to process documents. 
A)  the proceeding occurs with significant court action. 
B)  an interested person cannot petition the court to resolve a question such as the validity of the will. 
C)  the court may become involved to resolve a question. 
D)  the Registrar of Probate has no authority to process documents.

Question 17

Under the UTMA, the person who is entrusted with the minor's property is known as a guardian.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

When property is transferred by will or intestacy, no deed is used.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The court that has jurisdiction to administer an estate is sometimes referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  the probate court. 
B)  the surrogate court. 
C)  the court of chancery. 
D)  All of the answers are correct. 
A)  the probate court. 
B)  the surrogate court. 
C)  the court of chancery. 
D)  All of the answers are correct.

Question 20

Many states have a separate probate court.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The register of probate is

Under the Uniform Simultaneous Death Act, when joint tenants die simultaneously, the property shall be disposed of

People can make gifts of money and securities to their children with the aim of shifting unearned income to lower-bracket taxpayers.

This type of probate proceeding occurs without court action, unless requested by an interested person.

The Registry of Probate is housed in the same building as the Registry of Deeds in some states.

Proceedings to probate a will or administer an estate are

A gift made under the UTMA is

In 1990, major changes were made in Article II of the UPC because

Under the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act (UTMA), a gift to a minor is revocable and can be taken back at any time.

The sale or purchase of organs and tissues is allowed under the 1987 version of the UAGA.

The Uniform Anatomical Gift Act (UAGA) provides no way to make a testamentary donation of vital organs for medical research or transplant.

The following is NOT a purpose of the UPC:

The UPC has been adopted by all 50 states.

Every state has adopted the Uniform Probate Code (UPC).

Which of the following statements regarding uniform laws is NOT true?

In an unsupervised administration

Under the UTMA, the person who is entrusted with the minor's property is known as a guardian.

When property is transferred by will or intestacy, no deed is used.

The court that has jurisdiction to administer an estate is sometimes referred to as

Many states have a separate probate court.

Where There Is a Will

Estate Planning

A Bundle of Rights

Intestate Succession

The Last Will and Testament

Structure of a Model Will

Family Protection, Lapses, and Ademption

Trusts

Specialized Trusts

The Personal Representative

Probating a Will and Administering an Estate

Estate Taxes

Final Choices

Filters

Exam 10: Probate Courts and Uniform Laws

The register of probate is

Under the Uniform Simultaneous Death Act, when joint tenants die simultaneously, the property shall be disposed of

People can make gifts of money and securities to their children with the aim of shifting unearned income to lower-bracket taxpayers.

This type of probate proceeding occurs without court action, unless requested by an interested person.

The Registry of Probate is housed in the same building as the Registry of Deeds in some states.

Proceedings to probate a will or administer an estate are

A gift made under the UTMA is

In 1990, major changes were made in Article II of the UPC because

Under the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act (UTMA), a gift to a minor is revocable and can be taken back at any time.

The sale or purchase of organs and tissues is allowed under the 1987 version of the UAGA.

The Uniform Anatomical Gift Act (UAGA) provides no way to make a testamentary donation of vital organs for medical research or transplant.

The following is NOT a purpose of the UPC:

The UPC has been adopted by all 50 states.

Every state has adopted the Uniform Probate Code (UPC).

Which of the following statements regarding uniform laws is NOT true?

In an unsupervised administration

Under the UTMA, the person who is entrusted with the minor's property is known as a guardian.

When property is transferred by will or intestacy, no deed is used.

The court that has jurisdiction to administer an estate is sometimes referred to as

Many states have a separate probate court.

Where There Is a Will

Estate Planning

A Bundle of Rights

Intestate Succession

The Last Will and Testament

Structure of a Model Will

Family Protection, Lapses, and Ademption

Trusts

Specialized Trusts

The Personal Representative

Probating a Will and Administering an Estate

Estate Taxes

Final Choices

Filters