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Which of the following claims against an estate does not have priority?
Funeral expenses because the amounts incurred are usually at the discretion of family members.
Medical expenses associated with the decedent’s last illness.
The costs of administering the estate.
Unpaid rent on the decedent’s home if not paid for the three months immediately prior to death.
What is a remainderman? Choose the correct.a. A beneficiary that receives the principal left in an estate or trust after a specified time.b. The beneficiary of the decedent’s life insurance policy.c. An executor or administrator after an estate has been completely settled.d. If a legacy is given to a group of people, the remainderman is the last of the individuals to die.
Which of the following life insurance proceeds is not included in the gross estate of the deceased?
A. Insurance proceeds with SSS.B. Insurance proceeds where the beneficiary is a third person revocably appointed.C. Insurance proceeds under a group insurance taken out by the employee for himself as beneficiary.D. Insurance proceeds covering the life of the insured decedent where the estate of the deceased, hisexecutor or administrator is the beneficiary whether or not the insured retained the power of revocation.
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ADVANCED ACCT.,SEL.CH.-W/ACCESS>CUSTOM<
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