Define ademption and provide a mini case study and discuss how this case of ademption could have been prevented.
What will be an ideal response?
Ademption, also called extinction, occurs when property is left to a beneficiary that is disposed of before the testator’s death. Examples will vary. A way to avoid problems of ademption is to add the clause where the gift includes a generalized statement, verses something very specific.
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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. Few clients and witnesses need coaching or preparing for the type of questioning they will encounter at deposition or trial. 2. It is not necessary to prepare an analysis of the potential cost of trial versus the expected outcome. 3. Demonstrative evidence in the form of models, photographic enlargements, and other documents should be prepared sufficiently in advance to allow the witness to become familiar with the exhibits that will be used during their examination. 4. Jury investigation is the investigation of a jury pool to determine which potential jurors fit the profile of potential jurors who view favorably the client's position. 5. A continuance is a request to reschedule a trial or hearing.
For all fee agreements a(n) ________ is required to maintain client funds
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
To keep clients informed of their cases, you should ______________________.?
A. ?accidentally run into them on the street and let them know what is going on with their cases B. ?do nothing; if they want to know something, they can call you C. ?ignore their phone calls and take the calls only as a last resort D. ?send them a short summary every couple years of what has gone on with their cases E. ?none of the above
Discovery involves the use of:
a. interrogatories. b. depositions. c. requests for medical examinations. d. requests to produce or inspect. e. All of the above