Question 1

Which of the following is normally viewed as an adjustment to the principal of an estate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ordinary repair expenses. 
B)  Insurance expenses. 
C)  Utility expenses. 
D)  Major repairs to rental property. 
E)  Property taxes. 
A)  Ordinary repair expenses. 
B)  Insurance expenses. 
C)  Utility expenses. 
D)  Major repairs to rental property. 
E)  Property taxes.

Question 2

When a person dies without leaving a valid will, how is the distribution of his or her property determined?

Accepted Answer

A)  In accordance with federal inheritance laws. 
B)  In accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. 
C)  In accordance with a plan developed by the executor of the estate. 
D)  In accordance with state inheritance laws. 
E)  In accordance with common law. 
A)  In accordance with federal inheritance laws. 
B)  In accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. 
C)  In accordance with a plan developed by the executor of the estate. 
D)  In accordance with state inheritance laws. 
E)  In accordance with common law.

Question 3

The following information pertains to 11 separate questions.
The executor of the Estate of Kate Tweed discovered the following assets (at fair value): $$\begin{array} { l r } 
\text { Cash } & \$ 104,000 \
\text { Interest receivable } & 7,800 \
\text { Life insurance policy } & 390,000 \
\text { Residence } & 260,000 \
\text { Shares of Pepsi Cola } & 65,000 \
\text { Shares of Kodak } & 143,000 \
\text { Shares of Kenyan Lake } & 182,000
\end{array}$$ The will of Kate Tweed had the following provisions:
$195,000 in cash went to Victor Vickery.
All shares of PepsiCo went to Duchess Doyle.
The residence went to Louis Tweed.
All other estate assets were to be liquidated with the resulting cash going to the Sacred Church of Liberty, Missouri.
-For the Estate of Kate Tweed, interest of $9,100 was collected.
Prepare the journal entry to record the collection.

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The answer of The following information pertains to 11 separate...

Question 4

What are the goals of probate laws?
(1) Gather and preserve all of the decedent's property;
(2) Carry out an orderly and fair settlement of all debts;
(3) Discover and follow the decedent's intent for the remaining property

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A)  1 only. 
B)  2 only. 
C)  3 only. 
D)  1 and 2. 
E)  1, 2, and 3. 
A)  1 only. 
B)  2 only. 
C)  3 only. 
D)  1 and 2. 
E)  1, 2, and 3.

Question 5

A gift of any remaining estate property is a

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A)  general legacy. 
B)  specific legacy. 
C)  demonstrative legacy. 
D)  residual legacy. 
E)  devise. 
A)  general legacy. 
B)  specific legacy. 
C)  demonstrative legacy. 
D)  residual legacy. 
E)  devise.

Question 6

The terms of a will currently undergoing probate are: "A gift to my brother David of $25,000 cash; to my son James, $50,000 from my savings account; and to my Daughter Lila, all of my remaining property." At the time of death, the balance in the savings account was $40,000, and there was additional cash (after payment of funeral expenses and all claims against the estate) of $70,000.
-How much would Lila have received from the estate?

Accepted Answer

A)  $0. 
B)  $40,000. 
C)  $35,000. 
D)  $45,000. 
E)  $30,000. 
A)  $0. 
B)  $40,000. 
C)  $35,000. 
D)  $45,000. 
E)  $30,000.

Question 7

In settling an estate, what is the meaning of the term devise?

Accepted Answer

A devise is a gift o

Question 8

In settling an estate, what is the meaning of the term legacy?

Accepted Answer

A legacy, also calle

Question 9

Administrative expenses of $13,000 were paid.
Prepare the journal entry to record the transaction.

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The answer of Administrative expenses of $13,000 were paid.
Prepare the...

Question 10

A testamentary trust is a trust

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A)  intended to protect the assets of a minor. 
B)  that is managed by the trustor. 
C)  that is managed by an estate. 
D)  established by a living person. 
E)  established by a will. 
A)  intended to protect the assets of a minor. 
B)  that is managed by the trustor. 
C)  that is managed by an estate. 
D)  established by a living person. 
E)  established by a will.

Question 11

During the most recent year, an estate generated income of $26,000: $$\begin{array} { | l | r | } 
\hline \text { Rental income } & \$ 11,700 \
\hline \text { Interest income } & 7,800 \
\hline \text { Dividend income } & 6,500 \
\hline
\end{array}$$ The interest income was conveyed immediately to the beneficiary stated in the decedent's will. Dividends of $1,560 were given to the decedent's church.
-Prepare a schedule to show the amount of federal income tax that must be paid.

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The answer of During the most recent year, an estate...

Question 12

Executor's fees and court costs for settling an estate usually

Accepted Answer

A)  must be apportioned between the principal and the income of the estate. 
B)  are adjustments to the principal of the estate. 
C)  are adjustments to the income of the estate. 
D)  are subtracted from life insurance proceeds. 
E)  are ignored. 
A)  must be apportioned between the principal and the income of the estate. 
B)  are adjustments to the principal of the estate. 
C)  are adjustments to the income of the estate. 
D)  are subtracted from life insurance proceeds. 
E)  are ignored.

Question 13

An executor will normally carry out all the following tasks except:

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A)  Distribute property to beneficiaries. 
B)  Settle claims against the decedent. 
C)  Inventory property existing at the date of death. 
D)  Prepare estate tax returns. 
E)  Account to the probate court. 
A)  Distribute property to beneficiaries. 
B)  Settle claims against the decedent. 
C)  Inventory property existing at the date of death. 
D)  Prepare estate tax returns. 
E)  Account to the probate court.

Question 14

The following information pertains to 11 separate questions.
The executor of the Estate of Kate Tweed discovered the following assets (at fair value): $$\begin{array} { l r } 
\text { Cash } & \$ 104,000 \
\text { Interest receivable } & 7,800 \
\text { Life insurance policy } & 390,000 \
\text { Residence } & 260,000 \
\text { Shares of Pepsi Cola } & 65,000 \
\text { Shares of Kodak } & 143,000 \
\text { Shares of Kenyan Lake } & 182,000
\end{array}$$ The will of Kate Tweed had the following provisions:
$195,000 in cash went to Victor Vickery.
All shares of PepsiCo went to Duchess Doyle.
The residence went to Louis Tweed.
All other estate assets were to be liquidated with the resulting cash going to the Sacred Church of Liberty, Missouri.
-Prepare the journal entry to record the property of the estate.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The following information pertains to 11 separate...

Question 15

Which of the following is usually accounted for as an adjustment to a trust's principal?

Accepted Answer

A)  Repairs expense. 
B)  Rent expense. 
C)  Investment costs and commissions. 
D)  Insurance expense. 
E)  Property taxes. 
A)  Repairs expense. 
B)  Rent expense. 
C)  Investment costs and commissions. 
D)  Insurance expense. 
E)  Property taxes.

Question 16

The following information pertains to 11 separate questions.
The executor of the Estate of Kate Tweed discovered the following assets (at fair value): $$\begin{array} { l r } 
\text { Cash } & \$ 104,000 \
\text { Interest receivable } & 7,800 \
\text { Life insurance policy } & 390,000 \
\text { Residence } & 260,000 \
\text { Shares of Pepsi Cola } & 65,000 \
\text { Shares of Kodak } & 143,000 \
\text { Shares of Kenyan Lake } & 182,000
\end{array}$$ The will of Kate Tweed had the following provisions:
$195,000 in cash went to Victor Vickery.
All shares of PepsiCo went to Duchess Doyle.
The residence went to Louis Tweed.
All other estate assets were to be liquidated with the resulting cash going to the Sacred Church of Liberty, Missouri.
-Funeral expenses of $26,000 were paid.
Prepare the journal entry to record the transaction.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The following information pertains to 11 separate...

Question 17

An additional savings account of $15,600 was located by the executor.
Prepare the journal entry to record the transaction.

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The answer of An additional savings account of $15,600 was...

Question 18

For each of the following situations, select the best answer concerning adjustments to principal and income of an estate. Assume that the will does not specify whether the item is to be classified as principal or income.

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The answer of For each of the following situations, select...

Question 19

The provisions of a will currently undergoing probate are: "Two thousand shares of Dorn stock to my son; $30,000 in cash from my savings account to my brother; $50,000 in cash to my daughter; and any remaining property divided equally between my son and daughter."
-Assume that, at the time of death, the estate included 1,200 shares of Dorn stock, $60,000 cash in the savings account, and $70,000 in cash from other sources. What would the son have received from the settlement of the estate?

Accepted Answer

A)  1,200 shares of Dorn stock and $35,000 cash. 
B)  2,000 shares of Dorn stock and $10,000 cash. 
C)  2,000 shares of Dorn stock and $25,000 cash. 
D)  1,200 shares of Dorn stock and $10,000 cash. 
E)  1,200 shares of Dorn stock and $25,000 cash. 
A)  1,200 shares of Dorn stock and $35,000 cash. 
B)  2,000 shares of Dorn stock and $10,000 cash. 
C)  2,000 shares of Dorn stock and $25,000 cash. 
D)  1,200 shares of Dorn stock and $10,000 cash. 
E)  1,200 shares of Dorn stock and $25,000 cash.

Question 20

The executor of Danny Mack's estate has listed the following properties at fair value: Cash $200,000, Life Insurance Receivable $500,000, Investment in Stocks and Bonds $50,000, Rental Property $100,000, and Personal Property $80,000. Additionally, the executor found $100,000 of various debts incurred before the decedent's death. The cost of Danny Mack's funeral was $20,000.
-Prepare the journal entry to record the collection of rental income of $10,000. $1,000 had been earned prior to the decedent's death.

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Which of the following is normally viewed as an adjustment to the principal of an estate?

When a person dies without leaving a valid will, how is the distribution of his or her property determined?

What are the goals of probate laws? (1) Gather and preserve all of the decedent's property; (2) Carry out an orderly and fair settlement of all debts; (3) Discover and follow the decedent's intent for the remaining property

A gift of any remaining estate property is a

In settling an estate, what is the meaning of the term devise?

In settling an estate, what is the meaning of the term legacy?

Administrative expenses of $13,000 were paid. Prepare the journal entry to record the transaction.

A testamentary trust is a trust

Executor's fees and court costs for settling an estate usually

An executor will normally carry out all the following tasks except:

Which of the following is usually accounted for as an adjustment to a trust's principal?

An additional savings account of $15,600 was located by the executor. Prepare the journal entry to record the transaction.

For each of the following situations, select the best answer concerning adjustments to principal and income of an estate. Assume that the will does not specify whether the item is to be classified as principal or income.

The Equity Method of Accounting for Investments

Consolidation of Financial Information

Consolidations-Subsequent to the Date of Acquisition

Consolidated Financial Statements and Outside Ownership

Consolidated Financial Statements - Intra-Entity Asset Transactions

Variable Interest Entities, Intra-Entity Debt, Consolidated Cash Flo

Consolidated Financial Statements - Ownership Patterns and Income

Segment and Interim Reporting

Foreign Currency Transactions and Hedging Foreign Exchange Risk

Translation of Foreign Currency Financial Statements

Worldwide Accounting Diversity and International Standards

Financial Reporting and the Securities and Exchange Commission

Accounting for Legal Reorganizations and Liquidations

Partnerships: Formation and Operations

Partnerships: Termination and Liquidation

Accounting for State and Local Governments

Accounting for State and Local Governments

Accounting and Reporting for Private Not-For-Profit Organizations

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Exam 19: Accounting for Estates and Trusts

Which of the following is normally viewed as an adjustment to the principal of an estate?

When a person dies without leaving a valid will, how is the distribution of his or her property determined?

What are the goals of probate laws? (1) Gather and preserve all of the decedent's property; (2) Carry out an orderly and fair settlement of all debts; (3) Discover and follow the decedent's intent for the remaining property

A gift of any remaining estate property is a

In settling an estate, what is the meaning of the term devise?

In settling an estate, what is the meaning of the term legacy?

Administrative expenses of $13,000 were paid. Prepare the journal entry to record the transaction.

A testamentary trust is a trust

Executor's fees and court costs for settling an estate usually

An executor will normally carry out all the following tasks except:

Which of the following is usually accounted for as an adjustment to a trust's principal?

An additional savings account of $15,600 was located by the executor. Prepare the journal entry to record the transaction.

For each of the following situations, select the best answer concerning adjustments to principal and income of an estate. Assume that the will does not specify whether the item is to be classified as principal or income.

The Equity Method of Accounting for Investments

Consolidation of Financial Information

Consolidations-Subsequent to the Date of Acquisition

Consolidated Financial Statements and Outside Ownership

Consolidated Financial Statements - Intra-Entity Asset Transactions

Variable Interest Entities, Intra-Entity Debt, Consolidated Cash Flo

Consolidated Financial Statements - Ownership Patterns and Income

Segment and Interim Reporting

Foreign Currency Transactions and Hedging Foreign Exchange Risk

Translation of Foreign Currency Financial Statements

Worldwide Accounting Diversity and International Standards

Financial Reporting and the Securities and Exchange Commission

Accounting for Legal Reorganizations and Liquidations

Partnerships: Formation and Operations

Partnerships: Termination and Liquidation

Accounting for State and Local Governments

Accounting for State and Local Governments

Accounting and Reporting for Private Not-For-Profit Organizations

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