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

Question

1. Exordium clause
2. Testimonium clause
3. Attestation clause
4. In terrorem clause
5. Apportionment clause
6. Dispositive provisions
7. Residuary clause
8. Personal representative clause
9. Appointing clause
10. Self-Proof affidavit

a. Giving of property and assets to the beneficiaries
b. Lets the personal representative and probate court know how debts and other charges to the estate are to be paid
c. Publication clause
d. Signature clause
e. Disposition of all remaining property that was not specifically addressed
f. No contest
g. Executor
h. Asserts that the witnesses saw the testator sign the document
i. Precludes the problems involved in finding witnesses to testify after the death of the testator
j. Establishes guardianship over minor children

Answer 1

1. c. Publication clause
2. d. Signature clause
3. h. Asserts that the witnesses saw the testator sign the document
4. f. No contest
5. b. Lets the personal representative and probate court know how debts and other charges to the estate are to be paid
6. a. Giving of property and assets to the beneficiaries
7. e. Disposition of all remaining property that was not specifically addressed
8. g. Executor
9. j. Establishes guardianship over minor children
10. i. Precludes the problems involved in finding witnesses to testify after the death of the testator