When petitioning for administration when no will exists, which of the following is a duty of the paralegal?

Question 1 options:

	Ensuring that the petition and death certificate are filed
	Filing the Affidavit of Publication
	Collecting all information needed to complete and execute the petition for probate of will
	Arranging for witnesses to appear in court to testify on behalf of the testator

Question 2 (2 points)

The probate court has the power and authority to do all of the following EXCEPT:

Question 2 options:

	Determine and verify the statutory rights of a spouse
	Create a will if none exists
	Supervise the guardianship of minors
	Establish the validity of a will and appoint a personal representative

Question 3 (2 points)

Checks from the estate checking account do all of the following EXCEPT:

Question 3 options:

	Act as creditors admissions of payment
	Establish a record of all payments and distributions
	Serve as evidence and verification of payment of taxes
	Act as a credit account until estate funds are released

Question 4 (2 points)

Estate administration may NOT be needed if:

Question 4 options:

	There is property in registered form
	The decedent has individually owned property in the possession of a third party
	There are outstanding creditors claims
	An estate is classified as a small estate

Question 5 (2 points)

Which will NOT be issued by the court during the special administration process?

Question 5 options:

	Inventory and Appraisal of the personal property of the decedent
	Order Approving the Final Account and Report of the Special Administrator
	Letters of Special Administration
	Order Granting Special Administration