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Property and Trust Law

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Property and trust law covers ownership rights, leases, adverse possession, and the transfer of assets. These legal principles are fundamental for judiciary exams, UPSC, and state PSCs. Practice these questions to understand property rights and related legal procedures thoroughly.

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Property and Trust Law Questions

Multiple choice

What is a do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order?

  1. A document that expresses your wishes for end-of-life care.

  2. A document that appoints a person to make medical decisions for you if you become incapacitated.

  3. A document that creates a trust for your assets.

  4. A document that establishes a conservatorship for your person.
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A Correct answer
Explanation

A do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order is a document that expresses your wish not to be resuscitated if your heart or breathing stops.

Multiple choice

In the absence of class I heirs, who inherits the property of a Parsi intestate?

  1. Class II heirs

  2. Class III heirs

  3. Government

  4. Charity
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A Correct answer
Explanation

In the absence of class I heirs, the property of a Parsi intestate is inherited by class II heirs.

Multiple choice

In the absence of class I and class II heirs, who inherits the property of a Parsi intestate?

  1. Class III heirs

  2. Government

  3. Charity

  4. None of the above
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A Correct answer
Explanation

In the absence of class I and class II heirs, the property of a Parsi intestate is inherited by class III heirs.

Multiple choice

What is the effect of a will on the distribution of property under the Parsi Succession Act, 1986?

  1. It overrides the rules of intestacy

  2. It is void

  3. It is valid only if it is registered

  4. None of the above
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A Correct answer
Explanation

A will overrides the rules of intestacy under the Parsi Succession Act, 1986.

Multiple choice

What is the effect of a codicil on a will?

  1. It modifies or revokes the will

  2. It is a separate document

  3. It is incorporated into the will

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

A codicil modifies or revokes the will, is a separate document, and is incorporated into the will.

Multiple choice

What is the law of escheat in the context of Parsi succession?

  1. The property of a Parsi intestate without heirs escheats to the government

  2. The property of a Parsi intestate without heirs escheats to the charity

  3. The property of a Parsi intestate without heirs escheats to the community

  4. None of the above
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The law of escheat in the context of Parsi succession states that the property of a Parsi intestate without heirs escheats to the government.

Multiple choice

What is the legal process of managing and distributing the assets of a deceased person called?

  1. Probate

  2. Estate Administration

  3. Intestacy

  4. Succession
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Probate is the legal process of managing and distributing the assets of a deceased person.

Multiple choice

What is the legal document that outlines a person's wishes for the distribution of their assets after death?

  1. Will

  2. Trust

  3. Codicil

  4. Estate Plan
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A Correct answer
Explanation

A will is a legal document that outlines a person's wishes for the distribution of their assets after death.

Multiple choice

Who is responsible for carrying out the instructions outlined in a will?

  1. Executor

  2. Administrator

  3. Trustee

  4. Beneficiary
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A Correct answer
Explanation

An executor is responsible for carrying out the instructions outlined in a will.

Multiple choice

What is the legal process of distributing assets to beneficiaries without a valid will?

  1. Probate

  2. Intestacy

  3. Escheat

  4. Administration
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Intestacy is the legal process of distributing assets to beneficiaries without a valid will.

Multiple choice

What is a legal document that transfers ownership of assets to a beneficiary upon the death of the owner?

  1. Will

  2. Trust

  3. Codicil

  4. Transfer on Death Deed
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D Correct answer
Explanation

A transfer on death deed is a legal document that transfers ownership of assets to a beneficiary upon the death of the owner.

Multiple choice

What is the legal term for a person who receives assets from an estate?

  1. Executor

  2. Administrator

  3. Trustee

  4. Beneficiary
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D Correct answer
Explanation

A beneficiary is a person who receives assets from an estate.

Multiple choice

What is the legal term for the process of determining the value of an estate's assets?

  1. Appraisal

  2. Valuation

  3. Assessment

  4. Inventory
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Valuation is the legal term for the process of determining the value of an estate's assets.

Multiple choice

What is the legal term for the process of paying off debts and expenses from an estate?

  1. Distribution

  2. Settlement

  3. Liquidation

  4. Administration
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Administration is the legal term for the process of paying off debts and expenses from an estate.

Multiple choice

What is the legal term for a person who is appointed by the court to manage the estate of a deceased person?

  1. Executor

  2. Administrator

  3. Trustee

  4. Beneficiary
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B Correct answer
Explanation

An administrator is a person who is appointed by the court to manage the estate of a deceased person.