Arizona State University
Decedent's Estates
Decedent's Estates Final Examination: Arizona State University
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Section 30 total marks Multiple Choice
Select the single best answer for each question based on Arizona law and the principles of the American law of
succession.
Question 1 2 marks
Under the principle of Freedom of Disposition, which of the following testamentary conditions is most likely to be
struck as a violation of public policy?
A A gift conditioned on the recipient graduating from a specific university.
B A gift conditioned on the recipient obtaining a legal divorce from their current spouse.
C A gift conditioned on the recipient refraining from using tobacco products.
D A gift conditioned on the recipient marrying within a specific religious faith.
Question 2 2 marks
In Arizona, what is the default time period a creditor has to present a claim against a probate estate if the Personal
Representative (PR) has NOT provided formal notice?
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A Four months from the date of the decedent's death.
B Two years from the date of the decedent's death.
C One year from the date of the first publication in a newspaper.
D Six months from the appointment of the Personal Representative.
Question 3 2 marks
A Personal Representative in Arizona is entitled to reasonable compensation. According to the source material, how
must the PR track their time for this purpose?
A By a flat percentage of the total estate value (usually 5%).
B In 15-minute increments.
C In tenth of an hour increments.
D By daily logs without specific time-unit requirements.