March 7 Exam

Question 1

Stare Decisis is Latin for_______________________________. It means the reluctance of the court to ignore _________________________.

Answer 1

let the decision stand

precedent

Question 2

Federal trial courts are called

Answer 2

US District Courts

Question 3

There are ______ civil County Courts at Law in Harris County.

Answer 3

4

Question 4

Long ago, legal issues were decided in one of three ways:

Answer 4

trial by ordeal, wager of law, confligration

Question 5

Which federal courts have the power to probate a will?

Answer 5

none

Question 6

If the President vetoes a bill from Congress, what can Congress do about it?

Answer 6

rewrite it and send it back to the president with a 2/3 vote

Question 7

The person for whom a will is made, who will be signing the will is called the

Answer 7

testator.

Question 8

If I have 3 children and I don’t want one child to get any of my estate, can I leave that one child out of the will?

Answer 8

yes

Question 9

A ________________ occurs when a spouse who owns a home as separate property dies, leaving behind another spouse who wants to continue to live in the house.

Answer 9

life estate

Question 10

In Texas, what adjective precedes the word “executor” in a will?

Answer 10

independent

Question 11

What does that mean?

Answer 11

independent executor is free from court oversight

Question 12

What kind of trust is created if there is a minor child who cannot inherit money until the age of 18?

Answer 12

contingent trust

Question 13

In my will, can I name someone as the guardian I want for my minor child even if the other biological parent is still alive?

Answer 13

yes

Question 14

What is the correct name for a no-contest clause?

Answer 14

in terrorem clause

Question 15

A____________________ prevents a person from assigning his interest in an inheritance to a third party.

Answer 15

spendthrift provision

Question 16

What is the last page that’s attached to a will called?

Answer 16

self proving affidavit

Question 17

Why do we have that?

Answer 17

prevents the witnesses from having to go to court

Question 18

What is the minimum age for a witness to a will?

Answer 18

14

Question 19

What is the will signing called?

Answer 19

execution of the will

Question 20

Provide the first and last names of one of the guest speakers from last week.

Answer 20

Cathy Herrington Hale

Question 21

What is the statute of limitations for probating a will?

Answer 21

4 years

Question 22

What are the two most common competency questions?

Answer 22

what year is it?

Who is the current president?

Question 23

What does probate mean?

Answer 23

prove up the will

Question 24

If the executor lives outside of Texas, what must be appointed?

Answer 24

registered agent for service of process

Question 25

A ___________________ gives another person the power to handle your financial affairs.

Answer 25

durable power of attorney

Question 26

A __________________ gives another person the power to make healthcare decisions for you if you can’t.

Answer 26

medical power of attorney

Question 27

The correct name for a “living will” is a

Answer 27

directives to physician

Question 28

_______________________________________ appoints another person to handle your funeral and what happens to your body.

Answer 28

An Agent To Control Disposition of Remains

Question 29

What is the most unique feature of that document?

Answer 29

An agreement that needs to be signed due to financial responsibility

Question 30

Things like bank accounts and life insurance policies that pass outside the will are called

Answer 30

non probate assets