Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. “Felonious Slayer” statutes refer to the homicide of the decedent by a non-beneficiary.
2. When the a beneficiary predeceases a decedent, the decedent's property is then devised as mandated either by the provisions in the decedent's will or by the laws of succession.
3. Bequests are gifts of real property while devises are gifts of personal property.
4. A will must be able to stand on its own without any outside evidence.
1. F
2. T
3. F
4. T
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Generally, when drafting legal research queries, make sure your query isnottoo ?
A. ?broad. B. ?narrow. C. ?vague. D. ?All of these choices are correct.
Which would be a reason for the creation of a trust??
A. ?To save taxes but incur probate expenses B. ?To encourage spendthrift beneficiaries to deplete the trust fund C. ?For religious, educational, or charitable purposes D. ?To appoint a property guardian for a minor
When photocopying documents, remember that poor copies should be?
A. ?kept in an "extras" copy file. B. placed behind the original document.? C. ?thrown away. D. ?destroyed.
Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. Advance medical directives can only be completed while in the midst of a medical crisis. 2. In 1990 the federal government created the Patient Self-Determination Act which required hospitals to ask patients if they have a living will, and if not, if they want help to make one. 3. A DNRO is often prepared by the patient’s physician, where a living will is usually prepared by an attorney while the person is healthy. 4. DNRO’s and living wills are always carried out correctly because they are clearly written with expressed directions. 5. Most people have a living will and do not need a DNRO.