Understand better what you're learning in Wills, Trusts and Estates class and prepare effectively for exams by applying concepts as you learn them. This study guide includes 290 multiple-choice and short-answer questions arranged topically for ease of use during the semester, plus an additional set of 19 questions comprising a comprehensive "practice exam."

For each multiple-choice question, Professor Featherston provides a detailed answer that indicates which of four options is the best answer and explains thoroughly why that option is better than the other three options. Each short-answer question is designed to be answered in fifteen minutes or less. For these questions, Professor Featherston provides a thoughtful, comprehensive, yet brief model answer.

Try some sample questions from Q&A: Wills, Trusts and Estates.

Topic 1: Jurisdiction/Conflict of Laws Principles
Topic 2: The Probate Estate
Topic 3: Identification of Heirs at Law
Topic 4: Transactions Affecting Heirship
Topic 5: Testamentary Dispositions
Topic 6: Execution and Revocation of Wills
Topic 7: Interpretation/Construction of Wills
Topic 8: Creation of Express Trusts
Topic 9: Nature of the Beneficiary's Interest in an Express Trust
Topic 10: Future Interests
Topic 11: Powers of Appointment
Topic 12: Federal Transfer Taxation

Practice Final Exam