Ch 1: Intro to Estate Planning Exam
Questions and Answers Graded A+
Estate Planning - Correct answer-the process of accumulation, management,
conservation, and transfer of wealth considering legal, tax, and personal objectives
Estate Planning Goals & Objectives - Correct answer-- Fulfill property transfer
wishes
- Minimize transfer taxes
- Minimize transfer costs
- Fulfill healthcare decisions
-Provide needed liquidity at death
-Maximize net assets to heirs
Risks of failing to plan for Estate Planning: - Correct answer-- Transfer of property
contrary to the client's wishes
- Insufficient financial provision for the clients family
- The emergence of liquidity problems at the time of death
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, - Exposure to excessively high transfer tax rates
Who needs estate planning? - Correct answer-everyone needs a basic estate plan to
address healthcare issues, property management, and ultimate transfer of property
according to their wishes.
Why is there an interest in estate planning? - Correct answer--onerous excise taxes
that are charged for transfers during life or at death
- everyone has an interest in making sure that when they die their worldly
possessions are transferred to the persons or institutions that they choose
Identify steps in the estate planning process: - Correct answer-1. Gather and
analyze the information necessary to understand the clients personal and financial
circumstances, including the client's current financial statements and existing estate
planning documents
2. Identify and select the clients transfer objectives, including family and charitable
objectives
3. Analyze the clients current estate plan and potential alternative courses of action
4. Develop a comprehensive plan of transfers consistent with all the information
and objectives
5. Present the estate planning recommendations
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Questions and Answers Graded A+
Estate Planning - Correct answer-the process of accumulation, management,
conservation, and transfer of wealth considering legal, tax, and personal objectives
Estate Planning Goals & Objectives - Correct answer-- Fulfill property transfer
wishes
- Minimize transfer taxes
- Minimize transfer costs
- Fulfill healthcare decisions
-Provide needed liquidity at death
-Maximize net assets to heirs
Risks of failing to plan for Estate Planning: - Correct answer-- Transfer of property
contrary to the client's wishes
- Insufficient financial provision for the clients family
- The emergence of liquidity problems at the time of death
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, - Exposure to excessively high transfer tax rates
Who needs estate planning? - Correct answer-everyone needs a basic estate plan to
address healthcare issues, property management, and ultimate transfer of property
according to their wishes.
Why is there an interest in estate planning? - Correct answer--onerous excise taxes
that are charged for transfers during life or at death
- everyone has an interest in making sure that when they die their worldly
possessions are transferred to the persons or institutions that they choose
Identify steps in the estate planning process: - Correct answer-1. Gather and
analyze the information necessary to understand the clients personal and financial
circumstances, including the client's current financial statements and existing estate
planning documents
2. Identify and select the clients transfer objectives, including family and charitable
objectives
3. Analyze the clients current estate plan and potential alternative courses of action
4. Develop a comprehensive plan of transfers consistent with all the information
and objectives
5. Present the estate planning recommendations
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