Question 1

An officer of the court who is authorized to act in place of a judge in informal probate
A) in and olper iethod
B) formal proceedings
C) informal proceedings
D) registrar
E) commencement of informal probate
F) demand to be notified of petitioner's application for informal probate or informal appointment
G) closing statement
H) valid but undischarged claim
I) Statement of Informal Probate
J) court order closing an estate

Accepted Answer

A registrar is an officer of the court who is authorized to act in place of a judge in informal probate.

Question 2

When applying for the informal probate of a will,an applicant must affirm that he or she is unaware of any instrument that revokes the will.

Accepted Answer

In informal probate, the applicant must affirm that they are unaware of any other instrument that would revoke the will to ensure the will being probated is the valid and final testament of the deceased.

Question 3

If the registrar denies an application for informal proceedings,this usually results in the commencement of formal proceedings.

Accepted Answer

If an application for informal proceedings is denied, the party seeking relief may choose to commence formal proceedings instead.

Question 4

Settlement of an estate in which some proceedings may be handled by the probate court but most of the administration takes place informally,out of the court
A) in and olper iethod
B) formal proceedings
C) informal proceedings
D) registrar
E) commencement of informal probate
F) demand to be notified of petitioner's application for informal probate or informal appointment
G) closing statement
H) valid but undischarged claim
I) Statement of Informal Probate
J) court order closing an estate

Accepted Answer

The answer of Settlement of an estate in which some...

Question 5

An applicant who seeks to be appointed personal representative submits a completed application for informal probate and informal appointment
A) in and olper iethod
B) formal proceedings
C) informal proceedings
D) registrar
E) commencement of informal probate
F) demand to be notified of petitioner's application for informal probate or informal appointment
G) closing statement
H) valid but undischarged claim
I) Statement of Informal Probate
J) court order closing an estate

Accepted Answer

The answer of An applicant who seeks to be appointed...

Question 6

Administration conducted before a judge with notice to interested persons
A) in and olper iethod
B) formal proceedings
C) informal proceedings
D) registrar
E) commencement of informal probate
F) demand to be notified of petitioner's application for informal probate or informal appointment
G) closing statement
H) valid but undischarged claim
I) Statement of Informal Probate
J) court order closing an estate

Accepted Answer

Formal proceedings are those legal processes that are conducted before a judge and require notice to be given to all interested parties. This is in contrast to informal proceedings, which do not require a hearing before a judge or the same level of notification to interested parties.

Question 7

A person applying for informal probate of a will does not need to notify parties interested in the estate unless they have filed a written demand to be notified.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A person applying for informal probate of...

Question 8

Administration conducted without notice to interested persons by an officer of the court
A) in and olper iethod
B) formal proceedings
C) informal proceedings
D) registrar
E) commencement of informal probate
F) demand to be notified of petitioner's application for informal probate or informal appointment
G) closing statement
H) valid but undischarged claim
I) Statement of Informal Probate
J) court order closing an estate

Accepted Answer

This situation describes informal proceedings, which are conducted without formal notice to interested persons. Formal proceedings (B) would involve notice and a more structured process. The other options are not relevant to the scenario described.

Question 9

A court document that accepts an application for informal proceedings
A) in and olper iethod
B) formal proceedings
C) informal proceedings
D) registrar
E) commencement of informal probate
F) demand to be notified of petitioner's application for informal probate or informal appointment
G) closing statement
H) valid but undischarged claim
I) Statement of Informal Probate
J) court order closing an estate

Accepted Answer

The answer of A court document that accepts an application...

Question 10

Informal probate requires the appraisal of estate assets.

Accepted Answer

Informal probate is a simplified court process that does not typically require the appraisal of estate assets unless specifically requested by the court or necessary for certain aspects of estate administration.

Question 11

Informal probate generally extends the time required to complete the administration of a decedent's estate.

Accepted Answer

Informal probate is typically a faster process because it involves less court oversight and fewer formalities than formal probate, thereby potentially reducing the time required to administer a decedent's estate.

Question 12

A person applying for informal appointment does not need to notify any other parties who might have a right to be personal representative.

Accepted Answer

A person applying for informal appointment may need to notify other parties who might have a right to be personal representative, such as other potential heirs or beneficiaries. This will vary by state and case-specific circumstances.

Question 13

Any party that has an interest of $100 or more in an estate may demand that the personal representative post a bond.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Any party that has an interest of...

Question 14

Terminates administration
A) in and olper iethod
B) formal proceedings
C) informal proceedings
D) registrar
E) commencement of informal probate
F) demand to be notified of petitioner's application for informal probate or informal appointment
G) closing statement
H) valid but undischarged claim
I) Statement of Informal Probate
J) court order closing an estate

Accepted Answer

A court order closing an estate terminates the administration of the estate.

Question 15

A filing with the court by any persons who have an interest in the estate
A) in and olper iethod
B) formal proceedings
C) informal proceedings
D) registrar
E) commencement of informal probate
F) demand to be notified of petitioner's application for informal probate or informal appointment
G) closing statement
H) valid but undischarged claim
I) Statement of Informal Probate
J) court order closing an estate

Accepted Answer

The answer of A filing with the court by any...

Question 16

An affidavit signed by the personal representative at the end of informal probate proceedings to close the estate and to be discharged
A) in and olper iethod
B) formal proceedings
C) informal proceedings
D) registrar
E) commencement of informal probate
F) demand to be notified of petitioner's application for informal probate or informal appointment
G) closing statement
H) valid but undischarged claim
I) Statement of Informal Probate
J) court order closing an estate

Accepted Answer

A closing statement is the affidavit signed by the personal representative at the end of informal probate proceedings to close the estate and to be discharged.

Question 17

A claim by a creditor of the estate that was not paid during the distribution of assets
A) in and olper iethod
B) formal proceedings
C) informal proceedings
D) registrar
E) commencement of informal probate
F) demand to be notified of petitioner's application for informal probate or informal appointment
G) closing statement
H) valid but undischarged claim
I) Statement of Informal Probate
J) court order closing an estate

Accepted Answer

A valid but undischarged claim is a claim that was not paid during the distribution of assets in the estate, and is still owed by the estate. These claims can be addressed through further court proceedings or negotiations with the creditor.

Question 18

A person who has a financial or property interest in an estate must file a demand for notice of any order or filing related to the estate within 120 hours of the passing of the decedent.

Accepted Answer

The time frame stated in the question is incorrect. The correct time frame is 120 DAYS, not 120 hours. Therefore, the statement is false.

Question 19

The personal representative is required to give personal notice of informal proceedings to all creditors.

Accepted Answer

The personal representative is only required to give notice to known or reasonably ascertainable creditors in informal proceedings. They are not obligated to give personal notice to all creditors.

Question 20

The surviving spouse who is a devisee of the decedent has the highest priority for consideration as the personal representative in informal probate proceedings.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The surviving spouse who is a devisee...

Quiz 14: Informal Probate Administration

An officer of the court who is authorized to act in place of a judge in informal probate

When applying for the informal probate of a will,an applicant must affirm that he or she is unaware of any instrument that revokes the will.

If the registrar denies an application for informal proceedings,this usually results in the commencement of formal proceedings.

Settlement of an estate in which some proceedings may be handled by the probate court but most of the administration takes place informally,out of the court

An applicant who seeks to be appointed personal representative submits a completed application for informal probate and informal appointment

Administration conducted before a judge with notice to interested persons

A person applying for informal probate of a will does not need to notify parties interested in the estate unless they have filed a written demand to be notified.

Administration conducted without notice to interested persons by an officer of the court

A court document that accepts an application for informal proceedings

Informal probate requires the appraisal of estate assets.

Informal probate generally extends the time required to complete the administration of a decedent's estate.

A person applying for informal appointment does not need to notify any other parties who might have a right to be personal representative.

Any party that has an interest of $100 or more in an estate may demand that the personal representative post a bond.

Terminates administration

A filing with the court by any persons who have an interest in the estate

An affidavit signed by the personal representative at the end of informal probate proceedings to close the estate and to be discharged

A claim by a creditor of the estate that was not paid during the distribution of assets

A person who has a financial or property interest in an estate must file a demand for notice of any order or filing related to the estate within 120 hours of the passing of the decedent.

The personal representative is required to give personal notice of informal proceedings to all creditors.

The surviving spouse who is a devisee of the decedent has the highest priority for consideration as the personal representative in informal probate proceedings.