Personal Finance Flashcards
Non-specific gift
particular item or property in an estate transferred to beneficiary on owner’s death. Specifics must be provided. (house, jewelery, etc.)
Non-specific gifts
does not refer to specific item. (all my personal possessions)
Residuary gifts
everything left in estate after all debts, bills and taxes have been paid and specific and non specific gifts have been distributed
Gifts to children
executors will keep for safekeeping gifts to children under 18 until they become of age unless will specifies guardian or parents take receipt of gift on child’s behalf
Gifts to charities
Gifts left to charity in will are free from inheritance tax.
will
Something That person writes
that decides who gets what of their property they ever die or something happens
grantor
person who forms the trust and supplies the assets
trustee
person named in the trust to administer the trust according to the terms and state trust law
beneficiary
the person for whose benefit the trust property is held by the trustee
intent from grantor
must have a valid legal purpose
property
asses subject to the trust
A Living Will
a document to make your family aware of the type of care you want to receive if you should become terminally ill, on life support or permanently unconscious. This document is only effective in the event you are unable to express your wishes yourself.
Oral Will
spoken testaments given before witnesses. Not widely recognized from a legal perspective
Testamentary Will
formally prepared document signed in the presence of witnesses.
Holographic Will
written without the presence of witness. Rarely hold up in court.
What is a will?
A Will or testament is a legal document by a person, the testator, that names one or more persons, executor, to manage his or her estate and provides for the distribution of property upon death.
What is one element of a will#1
name and place of residence
What is one element of a will#2
description of assets
What is one element of a will#3
names of spouse, children and other beneficiaries
What is one element of a will#4
alternate beneficiaries
What is one element of a will#5
specific gifts
What is one element of a will#6
establishment of trust if desired
What is one element of a will#7
cancellation of debts owed to you
What is one element of a will#8
name of executor to manage the estate