Quiz on Succession Law

What is the primary purpose of succession law?

• To distribute a deceased person's assets according to family wishes

• To regulate the transfer of property upon a person's death

• To settle disputes between heirs and creditors

• To determine the validity of a marriage

What is the term for a person who dies without leaving a valid will?

• Testator

• Heir

• Intestate

• Beneficiary

What is the legal document called that specifies how a person’s property should be distributed after death?

• Contract

• Deed

• Will

• Trust

Which of the following is NOT typically covered under a will?

• Real estate

• Funeral arrangements

• Guardianship of minor children

• Criminal liabilities

What is the role of an executor in succession law?

• To witness the signing of a will

• To inherit all of the deceased's property

• To manage and distribute the deceased's estate as per the will

• To act as a mediator in family disputes

What does “probate” mean in the context of succession law?

• The process of contesting a will

• The legal validation of a will

• The sale of a deceased person's assets

• The appointment of a guardian

Which law governs the distribution of property if a person dies intestate?

• Criminal Law

• Contract Law

• Laws of Intestate Succession

• Property Tax Laws

What is the share of a surviving spouse in intestate succession generally based on?

• The laws of the jurisdiction

• The size of the estate

• The presence of children or other heirs

• All of the above

Which term refers to a gift of personal property left to someone in a will?

• Bequest

• Devise

• Trust

• Codicil

What is a codicil in succession law?

• A new will that cancels the previous one

• A legal guardian for a minor heir

• An amendment or addition to an existing will

• A legal challenge to a will