Question 1

Jurisdictions may have different rules about what it means to be in the testator's presence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Match the terms with their descriptions:
-Proponent of the will

Accepted Answer

A)  Woman making a will 
B)  Oral will 
C)  Statutory requirement of a valid will 
D)  The first paragraph of a will 
E)  Amount inherited by heirs had the decedent died without a will
F) Person presenting the will to the court for allowance
G) To write below
H) State allowing a 14-year-old person to make a will
I) Uniform law attempting to standardize laws relating to the affairs of decedents
J) Written statements specifying whether one wants life-sustaining medical treatment if one become desperately ill 
A)  Woman making a will 
B)  Oral will 
C)  Statutory requirement of a valid will 
D)  The first paragraph of a will 
E)  Amount inherited by heirs had the decedent died without a will
F) Person presenting the will to the court for allowance
G) To write below
H) State allowing a 14-year-old person to make a will
I) Uniform law attempting to standardize laws relating to the affairs of decedents
J) Written statements specifying whether one wants life-sustaining medical treatment if one become desperately ill F

Question 3

Under early English common law, the Latin term "testament" referred to an instrument that disposed of personal property.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Match the terms with their descriptions:
-To subscribe

Accepted Answer

A)  Woman making a will 
B)  Oral will 
C)  Statutory requirement of a valid will 
D)  The first paragraph of a will 
E)  Amount inherited by heirs had the decedent died without a will
F) Person presenting the will to the court for allowance
G) To write below
H) State allowing a 14-year-old person to make a will
I) Uniform law attempting to standardize laws relating to the affairs of decedents
J) Written statements specifying whether one wants life-sustaining medical treatment if one become desperately ill 
A)  Woman making a will 
B)  Oral will 
C)  Statutory requirement of a valid will 
D)  The first paragraph of a will 
E)  Amount inherited by heirs had the decedent died without a will
F) Person presenting the will to the court for allowance
G) To write below
H) State allowing a 14-year-old person to make a will
I) Uniform law attempting to standardize laws relating to the affairs of decedents
J) Written statements specifying whether one wants life-sustaining medical treatment if one become desperately ill

Question 5

Match the terms with their descriptions:
-Nuncupative will

Accepted Answer

A)  Woman making a will 
B)  Oral will 
C)  Statutory requirement of a valid will 
D)  The first paragraph of a will 
E)  Amount inherited by heirs had the decedent died without a will
F) Person presenting the will to the court for allowance
G) To write below
H) State allowing a 14-year-old person to make a will
I) Uniform law attempting to standardize laws relating to the affairs of decedents
J) Written statements specifying whether one wants life-sustaining medical treatment if one become desperately ill 
A)  Woman making a will 
B)  Oral will 
C)  Statutory requirement of a valid will 
D)  The first paragraph of a will 
E)  Amount inherited by heirs had the decedent died without a will
F) Person presenting the will to the court for allowance
G) To write below
H) State allowing a 14-year-old person to make a will
I) Uniform law attempting to standardize laws relating to the affairs of decedents
J) Written statements specifying whether one wants life-sustaining medical treatment if one become desperately ill

Question 6

"To testify" means to bear witness to the testator's signature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Soundness of mind is also referred to as ________ capacity.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Soundness of mind is also referred to...

Question 8

The witnesses must sign a will in the presence of the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The witnesses must sign a will in...

Question 9

A written statement authorizing an agent to make medical treatment decisions for a person in the event of that person's inability to do so is called a health care ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A written statement authorizing an agent to...

Question 10

What phrase is used as an equivalent to "soundness of mind" with respect to a testator?

Accepted Answer

A)  Analytical reasoning 
B)  Testamentary capacity 
C)  Critical thinking 
D)  Cognitive perception 
A)  Analytical reasoning 
B)  Testamentary capacity 
C)  Critical thinking 
D)  Cognitive perception

Question 11

In some states, who can sign the testator's name at the testator's request in the testator's presence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Beneficiary 
B)  Attesting witness 
C)  Executor 
D)  Notary public 
A)  Beneficiary 
B)  Attesting witness 
C)  Executor 
D)  Notary public

Question 12

There are no statutory requirements for the testator's ________ be in any particular form.

Accepted Answer

The answer of There are no statutory requirements for the...

Question 13

In a will, a gift of real property is called a bequest.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

All jurisdictions in the U.S. recognize holographic wills as valid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Define estate planning. Compare and contrast a will and a testament under common law.

Accepted Answer

Definition: Estate planning is a branch

Question 16

What uniform law standardizes laws relating to the affairs of decedents?

Accepted Answer

A)  Universal Probate Code 
B)  Uniform Probate Code 
C)  All-American Probate Code 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Universal Probate Code 
B)  Uniform Probate Code 
C)  All-American Probate Code 
D)  All of the above

Question 17

The witnesses must subscribe in the presence of the testator.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What is a characteristic of a competent witness?

Accepted Answer

A)  Being at least 18 
B)  Being of sound mind 
C)  All of the above 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Being at least 18 
B)  Being of sound mind 
C)  All of the above 
D)  None of the above

Question 19

Match the terms with their descriptions:
-Uniform Probate Code

Accepted Answer

A)  Woman making a will 
B)  Oral will 
C)  Statutory requirement of a valid will 
D)  The first paragraph of a will 
E)  Amount inherited by heirs had the decedent died without a will
F) Person presenting the will to the court for allowance
G) To write below
H) State allowing a 14-year-old person to make a will
I) Uniform law attempting to standardize laws relating to the affairs of decedents
J) Written statements specifying whether one wants life-sustaining medical treatment if one become desperately ill 
A)  Woman making a will 
B)  Oral will 
C)  Statutory requirement of a valid will 
D)  The first paragraph of a will 
E)  Amount inherited by heirs had the decedent died without a will
F) Person presenting the will to the court for allowance
G) To write below
H) State allowing a 14-year-old person to make a will
I) Uniform law attempting to standardize laws relating to the affairs of decedents
J) Written statements specifying whether one wants life-sustaining medical treatment if one become desperately ill

Question 20

In Indiana, a nuncupative will may be made only by a person in imminent peril of death.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 25: Wills, Testaments, and Advance Directives

Jurisdictions may have different rules about what it means to be in the testator's presence.

Match the terms with their descriptions: -Proponent of the will

Under early English common law, the Latin term "testament" referred to an instrument that disposed of personal property.

Match the terms with their descriptions: -To subscribe

Match the terms with their descriptions: -Nuncupative will

"To testify" means to bear witness to the testator's signature.

Soundness of mind is also referred to as ________ capacity.

The witnesses must sign a will in the presence of the ________.

A written statement authorizing an agent to make medical treatment decisions for a person in the event of that person's inability to do so is called a health care ________.

What phrase is used as an equivalent to "soundness of mind" with respect to a testator?

In some states, who can sign the testator's name at the testator's request in the testator's presence?

There are no statutory requirements for the testator's ________ be in any particular form.

In a will, a gift of real property is called a bequest.

All jurisdictions in the U.S. recognize holographic wills as valid.

Define estate planning. Compare and contrast a will and a testament under common law.

What uniform law standardizes laws relating to the affairs of decedents?

The witnesses must subscribe in the presence of the testator.

What is a characteristic of a competent witness?

Match the terms with their descriptions: -Uniform Probate Code

In Indiana, a nuncupative will may be made only by a person in imminent peril of death.

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