Which of the Following Is True Regarding Property Distribution Upon

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding property distribution upon a person's death intestate?

• A) At common law, property lineally ascended to parents if there was no surviving spouse and there were no children.
• B) Today, in all states, if there is a surviving spouse, he or she gets the entire estate.
• C) Rules of descent vary widely from state to state.
• D) All of these.

Understand and calculate the ending capital balance after considering all relevant transactions.

Identify and classify accounts as temporary or permanent.

Understand the process of closing accounts including the effects on the capital account.

Determine the effects of closing entries on net income, net loss, and individual account balances.

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