Question 1

The creator of the trust is called the settlor or grantor.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following statements is correct regarding wills?

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A)   Only married people need a will.
B)   Only married people with dependents need a will.
C)   Only the rich with a considerable estate needs a will.
D)   Every adult needs a will.
E)   Only senior citizens need a will.F) All of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 3

A formal will leaves one half of your adjusted gross estate to your spouse.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A will is a way to transfer your property according to your wishes after you die.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Estate planning is useful only to rich and elderly people.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Estate planning involves

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A)   handling your property while you are alive.
B)   dealing with what happens to your property after your death.
C)   your family's financial security in the event of your death.
D)   your family's financial security in the event of your spouse's death.
E)   handling your property while you are alive; planning how your property will be distributed after your death; and planning your family's financial security in the event of your death or your spouse's death are all part of estate planning.F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 7

A spousal trust can be classified as either an inter vivos trust or a testamentary trust.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In what type of ownership is each individual considered to own a proportionate share for tax purposes with only your share being included in your estate?

Accepted Answer

A)   tenancy by default
B)   tenancy by the entirety
C)   tenancy in common
D)   joint tenancy
E)   tenants by birthF) B) and D)
G) B) and C) C

Question 9

A trust is a legal arrangement through with a trustee holds your assets for your benefit or that of your beneficiaries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 10

A trust established by your will that becomes effective upon your death is called a(n) ____________ trust.

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A)   testamentary
B)   living
C)   general
D)   formal
E)   insuranceF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 11

In estate planning,if you are married:

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A)   you don't need much estate planning.
B)   your estate planning is rather easy.
C)   only your spouse should be concerned about estate planning.
D)   your situation becomes more complex,and the need for orderliness and clarity becomes greater.
E)   your will takes care of most of estate planning problems.F) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 12

Which one of the following statements is true about estate planning?

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A)   Many people don't give a single thought to preparing for death.
B)   It is always easy to plan for your family's financial security in the event of your death.
C)   Most people do a lot to provide for those who will survive them.
D)   Most people give meticulous attention to estate planning.
E)   Estate planning is for the rich onlyF) All of the above
G) None of the above A

Question 13

Which of the following is not a potential tax that may be incurred at death?

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A)   income tax due to deemed disposition rules
B)   provincial probate taxes
C)   estate taxes
D)   U.S.estate taxes on U.S.assets
E)   Canadian estate taxes on U.S.assetsF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 14

It is always easy to plan for your family's financial security in the event of your death.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Changes to your marital status can affect the validity of your will.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A documentary agreement between spouses before marriage in which one or both parties often waive a right to receive property under the other's will or under state law is called a:

Accepted Answer

A)   letter of last instruction.
B)   codicil.
C)   prenuptial agreement.
D)   postnuptial agreement.
E)   marital share will.F) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 17

A handwritten will is called a(n) :

Accepted Answer

A)   formal will.
B)   holographic will.
C)   statutory will.
D)   letter of last instruction.
E)   informal will.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 18

It is not necessary for every adult to have a written will.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Estate planning is not a definite plan for the administration and disposition of one's property during one's lifetime and at one's death.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A codicil is a document that explains,adds,or deletes provisions in your existing will.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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The creator of the trust is called the settlor or grantor.

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Which of the following statements is correct regarding wills?

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A formal will leaves one half of your adjusted gross estate to your spouse.

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A will is a way to transfer your property according to your wishes after you die.

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Estate planning is useful only to rich and elderly people.

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Estate planning involves

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A spousal trust can be classified as either an inter vivos trust or a testamentary trust.

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In what type of ownership is each individual considered to own a proportionate share for tax purposes with only your share being included in your estate?

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A trust is a legal arrangement through with a trustee holds your assets for your benefit or that of your beneficiaries.

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A trust established by your will that becomes effective upon your death is called a(n) ____________ trust.

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In estate planning,if you are married:

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Which one of the following statements is true about estate planning?

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Which of the following is not a potential tax that may be incurred at death?

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It is always easy to plan for your family's financial security in the event of your death.

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Changes to your marital status can affect the validity of your will.

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A documentary agreement between spouses before marriage in which one or both parties often waive a right to receive property under the other's will or under state law is called a:

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A handwritten will is called a(n) :

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It is not necessary for every adult to have a written will.

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Estate planning is not a definite plan for the administration and disposition of one's property during one's lifetime and at one's death.

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A codicil is a document that explains,adds,or deletes provisions in your existing will.

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