Introduction

Question 1

the dead person

Answer 1

decedent

Question 2

person who died with a will

Answer 2

testate

Question 3

(testate) Real property is _________ in a will, and the recipient of the real property is known as a ________.

Answer 3

devised; devisee

Question 4

(testate) Personal property is ________ in a will, and the recipient of the personal property is known as a ______.

Answer 4

bequeathed; legatee

Question 5

person who died without a will is said to have died ________

Answer 5

intestate

Question 6

When you die intestate, real property is said to _______ to your _______.

Answer 6

descend; heirs

Question 7

When you die intestate, personal property is ______ to your ________.

Answer 7

distributed; next of kin

Question 8

non-probate property

Answer 8

stuff that has been dealt with in some way other than through a will/intestacy; owner has taken certain affirmative steps to distribute property upon death

Question 9

What are examples of non-probate property?

Answer 9

trusts, life insurance policies, POD

Question 10

What is probate property?

Answer 10

Everything that wasn’t distributed and has to go through the probate system

Question 11

For personal property, the law of the state where __________ at death is applied.

Answer 11

decedent was domiciled

Question 12

For real property, the law of the state where _______________ applies.

Answer 12

the decedent’s real property is located