Question 1

Match the terms with their descriptions:
-Adeemed

Accepted Answer

A)  One common way to revoke a will 
B)  State statutes governing the distribution of property of people who die intestate 
C)  Taken away 
D)  Law comes into effect when the disposition of the decedents' property depends on who died first 
E)  Addition to an existing will
F) Capable of being revoked
G) Laws stating that murderers cannot inherit from their victims
H) Gift of money
I) To complete or to perform
J) Died before 
A)  One common way to revoke a will 
B)  State statutes governing the distribution of property of people who die intestate 
C)  Taken away 
D)  Law comes into effect when the disposition of the decedents' property depends on who died first 
E)  Addition to an existing will
F) Capable of being revoked
G) Laws stating that murderers cannot inherit from their victims
H) Gift of money
I) To complete or to perform
J) Died before

Question 2

Match the terms with their descriptions:
-Laws of intestate succession

Accepted Answer

A)  One common way to revoke a will 
B)  State statutes governing the distribution of property of people who die intestate 
C)  Taken away 
D)  Law comes into effect when the disposition of the decedents' property depends on who died first 
E)  Addition to an existing will
F) Capable of being revoked
G) Laws stating that murderers cannot inherit from their victims
H) Gift of money
I) To complete or to perform
J) Died before 
A)  One common way to revoke a will 
B)  State statutes governing the distribution of property of people who die intestate 
C)  Taken away 
D)  Law comes into effect when the disposition of the decedents' property depends on who died first 
E)  Addition to an existing will
F) Capable of being revoked
G) Laws stating that murderers cannot inherit from their victims
H) Gift of money
I) To complete or to perform
J) Died before

Question 3

Match the terms with their descriptions:
-Codicil

Accepted Answer

A)  One common way to revoke a will 
B)  State statutes governing the distribution of property of people who die intestate 
C)  Taken away 
D)  Law comes into effect when the disposition of the decedents' property depends on who died first 
E)  Addition to an existing will
F) Capable of being revoked
G) Laws stating that murderers cannot inherit from their victims
H) Gift of money
I) To complete or to perform
J) Died before 
A)  One common way to revoke a will 
B)  State statutes governing the distribution of property of people who die intestate 
C)  Taken away 
D)  Law comes into effect when the disposition of the decedents' property depends on who died first 
E)  Addition to an existing will
F) Capable of being revoked
G) Laws stating that murderers cannot inherit from their victims
H) Gift of money
I) To complete or to perform
J) Died before

Question 4

A will may be changed by making a(n) ________ which is an addition to the existing will.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A will may be changed by making...

Question 5

Generally, a divorce or ________ revokes a gift in an unchanged will made to the former spouse.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Generally, a divorce or ________ revokes a...

Question 6

In most states, a divorce or annulment revokes the entire will.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Match the terms with their descriptions:
-Uniform Simultaneous Death Act

Accepted Answer

A)  One common way to revoke a will 
B)  State statutes governing the distribution of property of people who die intestate 
C)  Taken away 
D)  Law comes into effect when the disposition of the decedents' property depends on who died first 
E)  Addition to an existing will
F) Capable of being revoked
G) Laws stating that murderers cannot inherit from their victims
H) Gift of money
I) To complete or to perform
J) Died before 
A)  One common way to revoke a will 
B)  State statutes governing the distribution of property of people who die intestate 
C)  Taken away 
D)  Law comes into effect when the disposition of the decedents' property depends on who died first 
E)  Addition to an existing will
F) Capable of being revoked
G) Laws stating that murderers cannot inherit from their victims
H) Gift of money
I) To complete or to perform
J) Died before

Question 8

A will and codicil are read separately as two different instruments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

If a testator were to give away during his or her life a gift that is listed in the will as going to that person by way of a bequest, ademption by ________ occurs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If a testator were to give away...

Question 10

Deaths of two or more people in such a way that it is impossible to determine who died before whom is called ________ deaths.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Deaths of two or more people in...

Question 11

State laws consider a murderer as having died before the victim.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What term describes a decedent's parents?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lineal ascendants 
B)  Lineal descendants 
C)  Collateral descendants 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Lineal ascendants 
B)  Lineal descendants 
C)  Collateral descendants 
D)  None of the above

Question 13

Identify ademption, an ademption by satisfaction, and an ademption by extinction.

Accepted Answer

If the thing that is bequeathed or devis

Question 14

What is a way for an ademption to occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  Extinction 
B)  Revocation 
C)  Execution 
D)  Cancellation 
A)  Extinction 
B)  Revocation 
C)  Execution 
D)  Cancellation

Question 15

What statutes are used to minimize the effect of lapse?

Accepted Answer

A)  Intestate succession 
B)  Antilapse statutes 
C)  Common law 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Intestate succession 
B)  Antilapse statutes 
C)  Common law 
D)  All of the above

Question 16

Revocation of a will by a subsequent marriage is generally considered revocation by operation of law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A will can be revoked by a(n) ________ of a new will.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A will can be revoked by a(n)...

Question 18

All testator's descendants can be collectively referred to as his or her ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of All testator's descendants can be collectively referred...

Question 19

Who may be included in statutes prohibiting murderers to inherit from their victims?

Accepted Answer

A)  People convicted of murder 
B)  People convicted of voluntary manslaughter 
C)  People who participate in procuring the death of the decedent 
D)  All of the above 
A)  People convicted of murder 
B)  People convicted of voluntary manslaughter 
C)  People who participate in procuring the death of the decedent 
D)  All of the above

Question 20

All states have enacted antilapse statutes designed to minimize the effect of lapse.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 26: Revocation, Lapses, and Ademption

Match the terms with their descriptions: -Adeemed

Match the terms with their descriptions: -Laws of intestate succession

Match the terms with their descriptions: -Codicil

A will may be changed by making a(n) ________ which is an addition to the existing will.

Generally, a divorce or ________ revokes a gift in an unchanged will made to the former spouse.

In most states, a divorce or annulment revokes the entire will.

Match the terms with their descriptions: -Uniform Simultaneous Death Act

A will and codicil are read separately as two different instruments.

If a testator were to give away during his or her life a gift that is listed in the will as going to that person by way of a bequest, ademption by ________ occurs.

Deaths of two or more people in such a way that it is impossible to determine who died before whom is called ________ deaths.

State laws consider a murderer as having died before the victim.

What term describes a decedent's parents?

Identify ademption, an ademption by satisfaction, and an ademption by extinction.

What is a way for an ademption to occur?

What statutes are used to minimize the effect of lapse?

Revocation of a will by a subsequent marriage is generally considered revocation by operation of law.

A will can be revoked by a(n) ________ of a new will.

All testator's descendants can be collectively referred to as his or her ________.

Who may be included in statutes prohibiting murderers to inherit from their victims?

All states have enacted antilapse statutes designed to minimize the effect of lapse.

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