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Question 4 lOMoARcPSD| 2 marks Under Arizona intestacy law, if a decedent dies with children from a previous relationship and is survived by a current spouse, how is the separate property distributed? A The surviving spouse takes one-half of the separate property. B The surviving spouse takes all of the separate property. C The surviving spouse takes one-third of the separate property. D The surviving spouse takes none of the separate property. Question 5 2 marks In the context of advancements in Arizona, which of the following is REQUIRED for an inter vivos gift to be treated as an advancement against an intestate share? A A contemporaneous writing by the decedent or a written acknowledgment by the heir. B An oral declaration by the donor at the time of the gift. C The presence of two disinterested witnesses at the time of the transfer. D The gift must exceed 10% of the estate value.

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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.

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