A paralegal working for a sole practitioner would not handle which of the following tasks?

A. Bookkeeping
B. Providing legal advice to clients
C. Interviewing clients and witnesses
D. Conducting investigations


Answer: B

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I will that is not signed is unlikely to be accepted to probate

a. True b. False

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Match up the terminology in the left column to the definitions in the right column.

1. Intent 2. Testamentary capacity 3. Mental competence 4. Holographic will 5. Nuncupative 6. Attests 7. Subscribes 8. Codicil 9. Ambulatory 10. Dependent relative revocation a. Making a mental note that a signature exists. b. Completely oral will. c. Completely hand written will. d. Free from insane delusions. e. Comprised of two components: age and sound mind. f. Based on the form, language, and words used in the will. g. Concept that old, canceled wills may in certain circumstances be valid. h. Able to be altered. i. An additions or supplement to a will that modifies certain sections of it j. Signing below or following a testator’s signature

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If a person dies in February, 2002, prior to paying their income taxes due for 2001:

a. they are generally excused by the IRS. b. the taxes due are automatically subtracted from the estate, by the IRS, prior to probate. c. that person is still liable for those income taxes. A personal representative, relative, or friend may file on the descendant’s behalf. d. none of the above

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When citing U.S. appellate court decisions, citations will always be to the Federal Reporter unless the decision has not yet been published

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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