Zusammenfassung der Ressource
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If you pass away without a will, what happens?
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Your spouse gets everything.
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The provincial government steps in to manage your estate.
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Someone needs to apply to the Supreme Court to be allowed to manage your estate.
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Your next of kind becomes responsible for managing your estate.
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You can handwrite your own legally valid will.
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In your will, the term "children" includes:
(select all that apply)
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All minors that reside within your primary residence.
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Your biological offspring.
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Any adopted individuals.
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Your step-children.
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Any individuals whom you have raised.
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Across Canada, being legally married and being common-law spouses are the same thing for estate planning purposes.
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An amount charged by an estate lawyer.
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A court process that states your will is valid, and everyone should follow your instructions.
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An amount charged by the government, also known as a death tax.
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A court process that decides who will inherit first.
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Every will needs to be probated.
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The following types of assets are included in the estate:
(select all that apply)
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Anyone who feels a will is unfair can contest it.
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What can be included in incapacity documents?
(select all that apply)
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Choosing someone to speak for you.
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Deciding ahead of time what kinds of things you would like to have happen.
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Restrictions for what kinds of things you don't want to have happen.
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The government takes a portion of your estate when you pass away.
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An Advance Healthcare Directive is the same thing as a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order.
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When should you update your will?
(select all that apply)
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When your spouse passes away.
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Never. Wills don't expire.
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When you get married or divorced.
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When you have children or grandchildren.
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Every 7 years.
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A photocopy of your will can be used for probate if the original gets lost.
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Which of the following jobs does an executor do?
(select all that apply)
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Distribute your assets according to your will.
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Decide if your will seems fair.
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Make funeral arrangements.