estate is CORRECT? A cash flow plan for an estate should be flexible enough to account for unexpected expenses. A cash flow plan for an estate should indicate when the estate's cash inflows and outflows are expected to occur. In developing a cash flow plan, an executor should explore possible ways of reducing the estate's cash needs.

estate is CORRECT? A cash flow plan for an estate should be flexible enough to account for unexpected expenses. A cash flow plan for an estate should indicate when the estate's cash inflows and outflows are expected to occur. In developing a cash flow plan, an executor should explore possible ways of reducing the estate's cash needs.

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ISBN:9780357033609

Author:Randall Billingsley, Lawrence J. Gitman, Michael D. Joehnk

Publisher:Randall Billingsley, Lawrence J. Gitman, Michael D. Joehnk

Chapter15: Preserving Your Estate

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Which of the following techniques is commonly used in estate planning to minimize estate taxes? A) Gifting assets to family members shortly before death B) Establishing a trust for beneficiaries C) Transferring assets into a taxable brokerage account D) Not creating a will or estate plan
Why are claims against an estate put into an order of priority? To help the executor determine the due date for each claim. To determine which claims are to be paid if funds are insufficient to pay all claims. To assist in determining which specific assets are to be used to satisfy these claims. To list the claims in order of age so that the oldest can be paid first.
Why are claims against an estate put into an order of priority? Choose the correct.a. To help the executor determine the due date for each claim.b. To determine which claims are to be paid if funds are insufficient to pay all claims.c. To assist in determining which specific assets are to be used to satisfy these claims.d. To list the claims in order of age so that the oldest can be paid first.
In estate planning, setting ul a trust account in the name of beneficiaries may help to _______ a. Improve the faith of the beneficiaries b. Maximise the estate tax obligation c. Protect the beneficiaries against future inflation d. Protect the beneficiaries from the creditors of the donor
What is the process of abatement? Select one: a.The establishment of how the creditors will be paid. b.Payment of the claims of creditors. c.An attempt to determine the deceased's intentions when the terms of the will are unclear. d.Selling of assets included in an estate to be able to pay creditors. e.A reduction of various bequests when the estate is not adequate to satisfy them completely.
What is the objective of the process of abatement? Choose the correct.a. To give legal structure to the reductions that must be made if an estate has insufficient assets to satisfy all legacies.b. To ensure that all property distributions take place in a timely manner.c. To provide adequate compensation for the estate executor and any appraisers or other experts that must be hired.d. To ensure that all legacies are distributed to the appropriate party as specified by the decedent’s will or state laws.
Why is the establishment of a credit shelter trust fund considered a good estate planning technique?
a. What is the difference between distributing property per capita and per stirpes? When would a per stirpes distribution be required? what are two ways in which the duties of an administrator differ from those of an executor? Must the grantor, trustee, and beneficiary of a trust all be different people? What formalities must be followed to create a testamentary trust?
What is the objective of the process of abatement? To give legal structure to the reductions that must be made if an estate has insufficient assets to satisfy all legacies. To ensure that all property distributions take place in a timely manner. To provide adequate compensation for the estate executor and any appraisers or other experts that must be hired. To ensure that all legacies are distributed to the appropriate party as specified by the decedent’s will or state laws.
Planning for estate taxes should address: a. Taking actions to benefit from a loss in property values. b. Making gifts during one’s lifetime. c. Utilization of charitable contributions. d. All of the above.
Statement I: An estate represents the assets of a deceased person after all liabilities and taxes are deducted. Statement II: Real estate planning is the process of developing a plan to administer and distribute assets in a manner consistent with the desires and needs of a deceased person's beneficiaries. Statement II is true. Statement I is true. Statements I and II are false. Statements I and II are true.
Under what circumstances does an estate have an executor? Select one: a.When the estate exceeds the dollar amount of the estate tax exemption. b.When the will establishes a trust fund. c.When there is no valid will. d.When the will is contested. e.When the will names a specific person to administer the estate.