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.

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.

Administration Of Wills/Trusts/ And Estates

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Author:Brown

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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.
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.
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.
In recording the transactions of an estate, when are liabilities recorded? Choose the correct.a. When incurred.b. At the date of death.c. When the executor takes responsibility for the estate.d. When paid.
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.
What is the purpose of the laws of distribution? Choose the correct.a. To guide the distribution of personal property when an individual dies without a will.b. To verify the legality of a will, especially an oral will.c. To guide the distribution of real property when an individual dies without a will.d. To outline the functions of the executor of an estate.
Which of the following are characteristics of the probate process? It provides for distribution of property to the ultimate beneficiary in a quick and timely manner. It provides an orderly procedure for the filing and payment of claims. It provides for systematic administration of the decedent's probate estate. It provides for administration of the decedent's estate with the details only available to the public on a strictly need to know basis. A) I and II B) III and IV C) I and IV D) II and III
In the initial accounting for an estate, why does the executor record only the assets?
Which of the following is not a goal of probate laws? Choose the correct.a. To gather and preserve all of the decedent’s property.b. To ensure that each individual produces a valid will.c. To discover the decedent’s intent for property held at death and then to follow those wishes.d. To carry out an orderly and fair settlement of all debts and distribution of property.
For a decedent who has left a last will and testament, which of the following correctly state issues that may have to be proved in the probate proceeding? Whether the will was validly executed Whether the will disposes of all probate property Whether the decedent's gross estate exceeds the applicable exclusion amount Whether any trusts described in the will are entitled to the marital or charitable deduction A) II and IV B) III and IV C) I, II, and III D) I and II
What is the purpose of the laws of distribution? To guide the distribution of personal property when an individual dies without a will. To verify the legality of a will, especially an oral will. To guide the distribution of real property when an individual dies without a will. To outline the functions of the executor of an estate.
An administrator of an estate differs from an executor of a will in that an administrator a. has fiduciary responsibility for real property. b. has fiduciary responsibility for personal property. c. has fiduciary responsibility in a testate distribution. d. is appointed by the court.