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Decks in this class (15)

Definitions
Intestate,
Decedent,
Distributee heir next of kin
17  cards
Intestacy Rules
What law governs intestacy,
When will a court use intestacy r...,
What is the order of priority for...
26  cards
Validity of Wills
What are the requirements of a du...,
If the testator has the witnesses...,
What is a codicil
29  cards
Revocation of Wills
What are the two ways a will can ...,
If you write this will is revoked...,
If you cross out your signature b...
19  cards
Predeceased Will Beneficiaries (Anti-Lapse)
Under the general rule what happe...,
What two conditions must be satis...,
What happens to the gift to a pre...
6  cards
Class Gifts & Negative Bequests
If a will makes a gift to a group...,
Does the anti lapse statute apply...,
Are class members born after test...
7  cards
Simultaneous Deaths
What is the basic rule of the rev...,
A b are in a car accident a dies ...,
If a b die within 120 hours of ea...
4  cards
Change in Testator's Family After the Will is Executed
What effect does testator s marri...,
What effect does testator s divor...,
What effect does testator s divor...
16  cards
Variations of Testate Distributions
What is the common law satisfacti...,
What is the satisfaction of legac...,
What is the majority approach to ...
7  cards
Changes in Distribution of Testamentary Gifts
I devise bluacre to my son is a,
A general amount paid and testato...,
A general amount of money but the...
24  cards
Non-Probate Assets
Define probate estate,
What are non probate assets,
Property that passes by operation...
10  cards
Elective Share Statute
Who is entitled to an elective share,
What is the basic elective share ...,
What is the net probate estate
35  cards
Powers of Appointment
Define power of appointment,
Who are the takers in default,
What does it mean to have a gener...
14  cards
Will Contests
Is extrinsic evidence admissible ...,
What is a latent ambiguity,
What extrinsic evidence is admiss...
27  cards
Powers of Attorney, Health Care Proxies, and Living Wills
What is a power of attorney,
What is a non durable power of at...,
What is a durable power of attorney
8  cards

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