Question 1

What is estate planning and how does your personal situation affect that planning?

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The answer of What is estate planning and how does...

Question 2

Benjamin Wiley is married and has assets totaling $7 million.What type of will would most likely result in the lowest overall amount of federal estate taxes? Assume the exemption amount is $3 million.

Accepted Answer

A) simple 
B) traditional marital share 
C) exemption trust 
D) stated dollar amount 
E) living 
A) simple 
B) traditional marital share 
C) exemption trust 
D) stated dollar amount 
E) living

Question 3

If you are married,your estate planning involves:

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A) the interest of at least two people. 
B) fewer legal requirements. 
C) fewer financial responsibilities. 
D) seeking the services of a securities broker. 
E) only yourself. 
A) the interest of at least two people. 
B) fewer legal requirements. 
C) fewer financial responsibilities. 
D) seeking the services of a securities broker. 
E) only yourself.

Question 4

Which of the following is true if you are an unmarried couple?

Accepted Answer

A) A partner has the same legal rights as a spouse. 
B) Unmarried couples can use the marital deduction. 
C) Unmarried couples have less need for estate planning than married couples. 
D) Unmarried couples face formidable retirement and estate planning challenges. 
E) All of the other answers are true about unmarried couples. 
A) A partner has the same legal rights as a spouse. 
B) Unmarried couples can use the marital deduction. 
C) Unmarried couples have less need for estate planning than married couples. 
D) Unmarried couples face formidable retirement and estate planning challenges. 
E) All of the other answers are true about unmarried couples.

Question 5

Which of the following is a part of estate planning?

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A) making a will 
B) setting up a trust 
C) accumulating funds for your future 
D) providing for your family's financial security after you die 
E) all of the actions listed in the other answers 
A) making a will 
B) setting up a trust 
C) accumulating funds for your future 
D) providing for your family's financial security after you die 
E) all of the actions listed in the other answers

Question 6

A legal arrangement through which your assets are held by a trustee for your benefit or that of your beneficiaries is called a:

Accepted Answer

A) codicil. 
B) power of attorney. 
C) proxy. 
D) rider. 
E) trust. 
A) codicil. 
B) power of attorney. 
C) proxy. 
D) rider. 
E) trust.

Question 7

Hugh Bowersox been selected by Sandra Tyler to assume the responsibility of raising her children and managing her estate for those children if she were to die.In what capacity would Hugh be acting?

Accepted Answer

A) executor 
B) trustee 
C) guardian 
D) beneficiary 
E) agent 
A) executor 
B) trustee 
C) guardian 
D) beneficiary 
E) agent

Question 8

Estate planning is an integral part of financial planning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Probate is a legal procedure of proving a valid or invalid will.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which document explains,adds,or deletes provisions in your existing will?

Accepted Answer

A) codicil 
B) tracer 
C) addendum 
D) rider 
E) floater 
A) codicil 
B) tracer 
C) addendum 
D) rider 
E) floater

Question 11

If you marry after you have made a will,the will is revoked automatically unless certain conditions are met.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A power of attorney is a legal document authorizing someone to act on your behalf.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

George Wade has been selected to receive the assets of his brother Kyle in the event of Kyle's death.What is George?

Accepted Answer

A) executor 
B) trustee 
C) guardian 
D) beneficiary 
E) agent 
A) executor 
B) trustee 
C) guardian 
D) beneficiary 
E) agent

Question 14

An inheritance tax is levied on the right of an heir to receive all or part of the estate and life insurance proceeds of a deceased person.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Millions of nontraditional households have unique estate planning problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Most states do not recognize living wills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Joint ownership is a good substitute for a will.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Gary Ruhle has assets worth $2,400,000.Since he plans to travel and does not want to oversee these assets,he has created a legal arrangement so tee assets can be managed by an officer of his local bank.What type of legal arrangement has he most likely made?

Accepted Answer

A) guardianship 
B) statutory will 
C) trust agreement 
D) living will 
E) letter of instruction 
A) guardianship 
B) statutory will 
C) trust agreement 
D) living will 
E) letter of instruction

Question 19

Estate planning is 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

Kate Wilson has created a will that leaves one-half of her adjusted gross estate to her husband,Matthew.What type of will has she created?

Accepted Answer

A) simple 
B) traditional marital share 
C) exemption trust 
D) stated dollar amount 
E) living 
A) simple 
B) traditional marital share 
C) exemption trust 
D) stated dollar amount 
E) living

What is estate planning and how does your personal situation affect that planning?

Benjamin Wiley is married and has assets totaling $7 million.What type of will would most likely result in the lowest overall amount of federal estate taxes? Assume the exemption amount is $3 million.

If you are married,your estate planning involves:

Which of the following is true if you are an unmarried couple?

Which of the following is a part of estate planning?

A legal arrangement through which your assets are held by a trustee for your benefit or that of your beneficiaries is called a:

Hugh Bowersox been selected by Sandra Tyler to assume the responsibility of raising her children and managing her estate for those children if she were to die.In what capacity would Hugh be acting?

Estate planning is an integral part of financial planning.

Probate is a legal procedure of proving a valid or invalid will.

Which document explains,adds,or deletes provisions in your existing will?

If you marry after you have made a will,the will is revoked automatically unless certain conditions are met.

A power of attorney is a legal document authorizing someone to act on your behalf.

George Wade has been selected to receive the assets of his brother Kyle in the event of Kyle's death.What is George?

An inheritance tax is levied on the right of an heir to receive all or part of the estate and life insurance proceeds of a deceased person.

Millions of nontraditional households have unique estate planning problems.

Most states do not recognize living wills.

Joint ownership is a good substitute for a will.

Gary Ruhle has assets worth $2,400,000.Since he plans to travel and does not want to oversee these assets,he has created a legal arrangement so tee assets can be managed by an officer of his local bank.What type of legal arrangement has he most likely made?

Estate planning is a definite plan for the administration and disposition of one's property during one's lifetime and at one's death.

Kate Wilson has created a will that leaves one-half of her adjusted gross estate to her husband,Matthew.What type of will has she created?

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Exam 19: Estate Planning

What is estate planning and how does your personal situation affect that planning?

Benjamin Wiley is married and has assets totaling $7 million.What type of will would most likely result in the lowest overall amount of federal estate taxes? Assume the exemption amount is $3 million.

If you are married,your estate planning involves:

Which of the following is true if you are an unmarried couple?

Which of the following is a part of estate planning?

A legal arrangement through which your assets are held by a trustee for your benefit or that of your beneficiaries is called a:

Hugh Bowersox been selected by Sandra Tyler to assume the responsibility of raising her children and managing her estate for those children if she were to die.In what capacity would Hugh be acting?

Estate planning is an integral part of financial planning.

Probate is a legal procedure of proving a valid or invalid will.

Which document explains,adds,or deletes provisions in your existing will?

If you marry after you have made a will,the will is revoked automatically unless certain conditions are met.

A power of attorney is a legal document authorizing someone to act on your behalf.

George Wade has been selected to receive the assets of his brother Kyle in the event of Kyle's death.What is George?

An inheritance tax is levied on the right of an heir to receive all or part of the estate and life insurance proceeds of a deceased person.

Millions of nontraditional households have unique estate planning problems.

Most states do not recognize living wills.

Joint ownership is a good substitute for a will.

Gary Ruhle has assets worth $2,400,000.Since he plans to travel and does not want to oversee these assets,he has created a legal arrangement so tee assets can be managed by an officer of his local bank.What type of legal arrangement has he most likely made?

Estate planning is a definite plan for the administration and disposition of one's property during one's lifetime and at one's death.

Kate Wilson has created a will that leaves one-half of her adjusted gross estate to her husband,Matthew.What type of will has she created?

Personal Finance Basics and the Time Value of Money

Financial Aspects of Career Planning

Money Management Strategy: Financial Statements and Budgeting

Planning Your Tax Strategy

Financial Services: Savings Plans and Payment Accounts

Introduction to Consumer Credit

Choosing a Source of Credit: The Costs of Credit Alternatives

Consumer Purchasing Strategies and Legal Protection

The Housing Decision: Factors and Finances

Property and Motor Vehicle Insurance

Health, Disability, and Long-Term Care Insurance

Life Insurance

Investing Fundamentals

Investing in Stocks

Investing in Bonds

Investing in Mutual Funds

Investing in Real Estate and Other Investment Alternatives

Starting Early: Retirement Planning

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