A Gift of All or Part of a Decedent's Body

question 17

True/False

A gift of all or part of a decedent's body made by will becomes effective upon the death of the testator without waiting for probate.

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Definitions:

Doctrine of Marshaling Assets

A principle in equity that gives a junior creditor the right to request that senior creditors satisfy their claims from assets not pledged by the junior creditor, when possible.

Interest in the Partnership

Refers to a partner’s share or stake in both the assets and profits (or losses) of a partnership, often governed by a partnership agreement.

Share of Profits

A proportion of the profits earned by a business that is allocated to an individual or entity, often based on ownership interest.

Partnership by Estoppel

A legal partnership that exists when a person has been represented as a partner in a firm and has acted upon that basis, despite not officially being a partner.