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Test #A - Chp 1 and Chp 2

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Quiz on Chp. 1 and 2 - Textbook

1. What are the preliminary steps in settling an estate?

2. What are the common types of property in a simple estate?

3. What is the difference between the "gross" and "net" estate?

4. List the types of property that need not be probated.

5. Are safe-deposit boxes sealed on the death of the box holder? How do you obtain the contents?

6. What does a declaration under Prob. Code §13500 provide for? what are the restrictions? what kind of property does it cover, does it not cover?

7. If a decedent dies on April 28th, can the estate cash Decedent's Social Security Check for April? for May? and why, or why not?

8. What is a "Totten Trust" and how does a beneficiary get the funds released?

9. Why are the proceeds of life insurance not part of the decedent's estate?

10. When can the Department of Health Services impose a lien to recover medical expenses? and impose a lien on what?