The Terms of a Will Currently Undergoing Probate Are: "A

question 72

Multiple Choice

The terms of a will currently undergoing probate are: "A gift to my brother Chris of $40,000 cash; to my son Eric, $75,000 from my Redstone Savings Bank account; and to my daughter Lauryn, all of my remaining property." At the time of death, the balance in the savings account was $60,000, and there was additional cash (after payment of funeral expenses and all claims against the estate) of $95,000.The gift to Chris is a

• A) General legacy.
• B) Specific legacy.
• C) Demonstrative legacy.
• D) Residual legacy.
• E) Devise.

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Definitions:

Dividend Policy

A company's approach to distributing profits back to its shareholders, whether through cash dividends or share repurchases.

Dividend Irrelevance Theory

A theory suggesting that the dividend policy of a company is irrelevant to its value or the cost of capital and investment decisions.

"Bird in the Hand" Theory

The investment theory suggesting that investors prefer the certainty of dividend payments over potential capital gains because of the perceived lower risk.

Clientele Effect

The theory that firms attract equity investors at least in part because of their dividend-paying policies. The firm has a “clientele” of stockholders whose need for current or deferred income matches the firm’s dividend practices. The implication is that it isn’t a good idea to change dividend policies because such a change is bound to displease most stockholders.