Question 1

Burns, a married man, died leaving a will in which he left his entire estate to his two children and three nephews. Is his wife entitled to a share in the estate?

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Question 2

Larkin folded her will in such a way that the witnesses could not see her signature. Larkin told the witnesses that she had already signed the will. The witnesses then signed the will. Is this will valid?

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Question 3

A(n) ____________________ may elect to receive a statutory share of an estate if not left a minimum amount in a will.

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Question 4

If a person dies without making a will, the ____________________ determines how the deceased's property is distributed.

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Question 5

Simpson left an estate valued at $600,000. In his will, he left half of his estate to his wife and the other half to charity. Is there any estate tax payable on Simpson's estate?

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Question 6

After getting married, Rosen made a will in which he left all of his property to his wife. Within the next five years, Rosen and his wife had two children. Ten years after making the will, Rosen died. Who inherits Rosen's estate?

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Question 7

Gruber opened a bank account in trust for his daughter. A month later, he changed his mind and decided to revoke the trust. Can he do this?

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Question 8

The person named to administer the estate of a person making a will is called a(n) ____________________.

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Question 9

____________________ is the process of establishing the validity of a will.

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Question 10

An amendment to a will is called a(n) ____________________.

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Quiz 33: Wills, Intestacy, and Estate Planning