Question 1

Changes to a will may be published in:

Accepted Answer

A)  an addendum 
B)  a codicil 
C)  an attestation clause 
D)  a testimonium clause 
E)  the closing clause 
A)  an addendum 
B)  a codicil 
C)  an attestation clause 
D)  a testimonium clause 
E)  the closing clause B

Question 2

Which of the following is not an element of a trust?

Accepted Answer

A)  a trustee 
B)  a beneficiary 
C)  a settlor 
D)  a gift 
E)  trust property 
A)  a trustee 
B)  a beneficiary 
C)  a settlor 
D)  a gift 
E)  trust property D

Question 3

Wills need not be drafted by attorneys.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

A specific bequest is:

Accepted Answer

A)  money 
B)  real property 
C)  a specific devise 
D)  a gift of specific property 
E)  demonstrative legacy 
A)  money 
B)  real property 
C)  a specific devise 
D)  a gift of specific property 
E)  demonstrative legacy

Question 5

The attestation clause is used to open the will.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following may a person not distribute in a will?

Accepted Answer

A)  real property 
B)  personal property 
C)  money 
D)  property owned by another 
E)  car 
A)  real property 
B)  personal property 
C)  money 
D)  property owned by another 
E)  car

Question 7

Probate is the court-supervised process that takes places after a person dies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A will is a document in which an individual provides for the distribution of his or her property upon his or her death.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A living trust becomes effective

Accepted Answer

A)  during the life of the settlor 
B)  upon death of the settlor 
C)  upon death of the beneficiary 
D)  when an express trust is created 
E)  during the probate process 
A)  during the life of the settlor 
B)  upon death of the settlor 
C)  upon death of the beneficiary 
D)  when an express trust is created 
E)  during the probate process

Question 10

A trust is a document in which a person makes provisions for the disposition of all real property.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Wills fall into two broad categories: holographic and formal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A will may not be changed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A common element of a will is the fiduciary clause.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is not common to most wills?

Accepted Answer

A)  the opening clauses 
B)  promises not to leave anything to a disfavored child 
C)  the fiduciary clause 
D)  the closing clause 
E)  the body of the will 
A)  the opening clauses 
B)  promises not to leave anything to a disfavored child 
C)  the fiduciary clause 
D)  the closing clause 
E)  the body of the will

Question 15

A fiduciary owes a duty of trust to:

Accepted Answer

A)  the estate 
B)  the guardian 
C)  the trustee 
D)  the executor 
E)  the heirs 
A)  the estate 
B)  the guardian 
C)  the trustee 
D)  the executor 
E)  the heirs

Question 16

Technically a trust is a situation where the title to property is divided into two parts: legal title and equitable title.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A person who has the duty of taking care of a person and that person's property is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  executor 
B)  guardian 
C)  trustee 
D)  trustor 
E)  none of the above 
A)  executor 
B)  guardian 
C)  trustee 
D)  trustor 
E)  none of the above

Question 18

Which of the following is a reason to change a will?

Accepted Answer

A)  the testator changes his or her mind 
B)  circumstances change 
C)  assets are acquired 
D)  heirs are born and die 
E)  all of the above 
A)  the testator changes his or her mind 
B)  circumstances change 
C)  assets are acquired 
D)  heirs are born and die 
E)  all of the above

Question 19

A gift by will of specific real property is known as a

Accepted Answer

A)  bequest 
B)  devise 
C)  general legacy 
D)  demonstrative legacy 
E)  testimonium clause 
A)  bequest 
B)  devise 
C)  general legacy 
D)  demonstrative legacy 
E)  testimonium clause

Question 20

All guardianship documents are drafted by the court..
Multiple Choice

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Changes to a will may be published in:

Which of the following is not an element of a trust?

Wills need not be drafted by attorneys.

A specific bequest is:

The attestation clause is used to open the will.

Which of the following may a person not distribute in a will?

Probate is the court-supervised process that takes places after a person dies.

A will is a document in which an individual provides for the distribution of his or her property upon his or her death.

A living trust becomes effective

A trust is a document in which a person makes provisions for the disposition of all real property.

Wills fall into two broad categories: holographic and formal.

A will may not be changed.

A common element of a will is the fiduciary clause.

Which of the following is not common to most wills?

A fiduciary owes a duty of trust to:

Technically a trust is a situation where the title to property is divided into two parts: legal title and equitable title.

A person who has the duty of taking care of a person and that person's property is known as

Which of the following is a reason to change a will?

A gift by will of specific real property is known as a

All guardianship documents are drafted by the court.. Multiple Choice

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Exam 9: Wills, Trusts, and Probate

Changes to a will may be published in:

Which of the following is not an element of a trust?

Wills need not be drafted by attorneys.

A specific bequest is:

The attestation clause is used to open the will.

Which of the following may a person not distribute in a will?

Probate is the court-supervised process that takes places after a person dies.

A will is a document in which an individual provides for the distribution of his or her property upon his or her death.

A living trust becomes effective

A trust is a document in which a person makes provisions for the disposition of all real property.

Wills fall into two broad categories: holographic and formal.

A will may not be changed.

A common element of a will is the fiduciary clause.

Which of the following is not common to most wills?

A fiduciary owes a duty of trust to:

Technically a trust is a situation where the title to property is divided into two parts: legal title and equitable title.

A person who has the duty of taking care of a person and that person's property is known as

Which of the following is a reason to change a will?

A gift by will of specific real property is known as a

All guardianship documents are drafted by the court.. Multiple Choice

Introduction to Law

The Us Legal System

The Courts and Legal Personnel

Finding the Law: Legal Research

Using the Law: Analysis and Legal Writing

Constitutional Law

Tort Law, Workers Compensation, and Environmental Law

Family Law

Contract Law, Real Property Law, Intellectual Property, and Employment Law

The Law of Business Organizations and Bankruptcy

Civil Procedure Before Trial

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Criminal Practice: Criminal Law and Juvenile Law

Criminal Procedure Before Trial

Rules of Evidence

The Trial

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