If an Executor Is Deceased, Declines to Serve, or Is

question 27

Multiple Choice

If an executor is deceased, declines to serve, or is lacking in capacity, or if the decedent dies without making a will, the court will appoint a personal representative, known as a(n) _____________.

• A) testator
• B) administrator.
• C) settlor
• D) legacy.

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Definitions:

Same-Sex Couples

Same-sex couples are romantic partnerships between two individuals of the same sex, recognized in various legal, social, and cultural contexts.

Reared

Brought up or raised, especially in reference to the way in which an individual is brought up by caregivers.

Sexual Abuse

Involves non-consensual sexual activities imposed on one individual by another, often creating lasting psychological and emotional damage.

Perpetrators

Individuals who commit illegal acts or crimes.