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ESTATE PLANNING EXAM
1|COMPREHENSIVE Q&A FOR CERTIFICATIO
SUCCESS 2026
Kansas Probate Law - correct-answer --If the decedent leaves behind no children,
the surviving spouse is entitled to the entire estate.
-If there are children, the spouse gets half of the estate and the children receive
equal shares of the remaining half.
-Noncupative wills may be made by a testator if he is in his last illness, while in
the presence of two competent witnesses; can only be used to distribute personal
property. Must be transformed to a written will by one of the witnesses in 30
days.
Being of Sound Mind - correct-answer -The party making the will must:
-Understand what is being done by writing of will
-Recognize and recollect the property being disposed by the will
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-Recognize the relationships of those friends and relatives who have any claim to
the testator's assets.
Introductory Clause - correct-answer -Identifies testator, testator's residence,
state of domicile, and next of kin.
Declaration Clause - correct-answer -Identifies document as last will and
testament of testator. Revokes all previous wills and codicils of testator.
Bequests Clause (Specific Legacy) - correct-answer -Directs specific property to be
passed to others
Residuary Clause - correct-answer -Distributes the residue (rest or balance) of the
estate
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Clause for identificaton and selection of executor/trix ( and successors - correct-
answer -Identifies executor/trix of the will and any successors.
Guardianship Clause - correct-answer -Names the guardian for minors and other
legal dependents
Clause directing payment of debts and taxes - correct-answer -Includes the
sources from which to pay them
Attestation Clause - correct-answer -A provision at the end of the document
signed by the witnesses as authentication of testator's will
Self-Proving Clause - correct-answer -A declaration signed by the notary stating
that he witnessed the testator and the witnesses sign the will.
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Per Capita - correct-answer -Assets split equally between heirs
Per Stirpes - correct-answer -Assets distribute equally through each branch of the
family
Revoking A Will - correct-answer --Simply destroy the old will by shredding or
burning it
-Create a new will specifically revoking the old one
Codicil - correct-answer -A supplement to a will. A seperate document that must
meet all the legal requirements of a will (modifies, explains, or amends will)
ESTATE PLANNING EXAM
1|COMPREHENSIVE Q&A FOR CERTIFICATIO
SUCCESS 2026
Kansas Probate Law - correct-answer --If the decedent leaves behind no children,
the surviving spouse is entitled to the entire estate.
-If there are children, the spouse gets half of the estate and the children receive
equal shares of the remaining half.
-Noncupative wills may be made by a testator if he is in his last illness, while in
the presence of two competent witnesses; can only be used to distribute personal
property. Must be transformed to a written will by one of the witnesses in 30
days.
Being of Sound Mind - correct-answer -The party making the will must:
-Understand what is being done by writing of will
-Recognize and recollect the property being disposed by the will
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-Recognize the relationships of those friends and relatives who have any claim to
the testator's assets.
Introductory Clause - correct-answer -Identifies testator, testator's residence,
state of domicile, and next of kin.
Declaration Clause - correct-answer -Identifies document as last will and
testament of testator. Revokes all previous wills and codicils of testator.
Bequests Clause (Specific Legacy) - correct-answer -Directs specific property to be
passed to others
Residuary Clause - correct-answer -Distributes the residue (rest or balance) of the
estate
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Clause for identificaton and selection of executor/trix ( and successors - correct-
answer -Identifies executor/trix of the will and any successors.
Guardianship Clause - correct-answer -Names the guardian for minors and other
legal dependents
Clause directing payment of debts and taxes - correct-answer -Includes the
sources from which to pay them
Attestation Clause - correct-answer -A provision at the end of the document
signed by the witnesses as authentication of testator's will
Self-Proving Clause - correct-answer -A declaration signed by the notary stating
that he witnessed the testator and the witnesses sign the will.
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Per Capita - correct-answer -Assets split equally between heirs
Per Stirpes - correct-answer -Assets distribute equally through each branch of the
family
Revoking A Will - correct-answer --Simply destroy the old will by shredding or
burning it
-Create a new will specifically revoking the old one
Codicil - correct-answer -A supplement to a will. A seperate document that must
meet all the legal requirements of a will (modifies, explains, or amends will)
