Under the Laws of Some States, Certain Property of a Decedent

question 27

Multiple Choice

Under the laws of some states, certain property of a decedent passes to the surviving spouse or children, is not subject to the claims of creditors, and is called

• A) exempt property.
• B) the spouse's elective share.
• C) dower.
• D) curtesy.

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Definitions:

Acute Stress Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by the development of severe anxiety, dissociation, and other symptoms that occur within one month after exposure to a traumatic event.

Bulimia Nervosa

An eating disorder marked by binge eating followed by methods to avoid weight gain, such as vomiting or excessive exercise.

Anorexia Nervosa

A potentially fatal psychological eating disorder defined by deliberate self-starvation and significant weight reduction.

Bulimia Nervosa

A mental health disorder characterized by a cycle of binge eating followed by purging to try to control weight.