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BAR PREPARATORY EXAM WITH ANSWERS ,SUMMARIES AND STUDY GUIDES
BAR PREPARATORY EXAM WITH ANSWERS ,SUMMARIES AND STUDY GUIDES
[Show more]BAR PREPARATORY EXAM WITH ANSWERS ,SUMMARIES AND STUDY GUIDES
[Show more]What is the supreme law of the land? - Answer- The US Constitution 
 
What are the three branches of government? - Answer- Legislative "makes laws" - Executive "carries out laws" - Judicial "evaluates laws" 
 
Is it possible to amend the US Constitution by plebiscite? - Answer- Yes, the Amendm...
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Add to cartWhat is the supreme law of the land? - Answer- The US Constitution 
 
What are the three branches of government? - Answer- Legislative "makes laws" - Executive "carries out laws" - Judicial "evaluates laws" 
 
Is it possible to amend the US Constitution by plebiscite? - Answer- Yes, the Amendm...
Difficulty Level: Intermediate 
Subject: Constitutional Law 
Instructions: 
Read the following hypothetical case: 
A man is arrested for marijuana possession in a state where marijuana is illegal. He is sentenced to one 
year in prison. The man appeals the sentence, arguing that the state law crimin...
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Add to cartDifficulty Level: Intermediate 
Subject: Constitutional Law 
Instructions: 
Read the following hypothetical case: 
A man is arrested for marijuana possession in a state where marijuana is illegal. He is sentenced to one 
year in prison. The man appeals the sentence, arguing that the state law crimin...
Topics in Wills and Trusts correct answers 1. Intestate Descent and Distribution 
2. Succession Problems Common to Intestacy and Wills 
3. Execution of Wills 
4. Revocation of Wills 
5. Components of a Will 
6. Contracts Relating to Wills/Joint Wills 
7. Changes in Beneficiaries and Property after E...
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Add to cartTopics in Wills and Trusts correct answers 1. Intestate Descent and Distribution 
2. Succession Problems Common to Intestacy and Wills 
3. Execution of Wills 
4. Revocation of Wills 
5. Components of a Will 
6. Contracts Relating to Wills/Joint Wills 
7. Changes in Beneficiaries and Property after E...
NIED ans: 1) No direct physical trauma 
2) Negligence occurred under some standard of care 
AND π was in zone of danger and exhibited subsequent physical manifestations of distress 
ALSO recovery in bystander situation where a close family member was a witness to the injury 
 
Murder ans: 1) Intent...
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Add to cartNIED ans: 1) No direct physical trauma 
2) Negligence occurred under some standard of care 
AND π was in zone of danger and exhibited subsequent physical manifestations of distress 
ALSO recovery in bystander situation where a close family member was a witness to the injury 
 
Murder ans: 1) Intent...
Transferred Intent Doctrine - Answer Transferred intent is defined as intending to commit a tort against one person but the intent is transferred to another tort or person. The transferred intent doctrine applies where the defendant intends to commit a tort against one person but instead (i) commits...
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Add to cartTransferred Intent Doctrine - Answer Transferred intent is defined as intending to commit a tort against one person but the intent is transferred to another tort or person. The transferred intent doctrine applies where the defendant intends to commit a tort against one person but instead (i) commits...
REMEDIAL LAW 
1. General Principles 
1.1. Concept of remedial law 
1.2. Substantive law vis-a-vis remedial law 
1.3. Rule-making power of the Supreme Court 
1.3.1 Limitations on the rule-making power of the Supreme Court 
1.3.2. Power of the Supreme Court to amend and suspend procedural rules 
1.4. ...
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Add to cartREMEDIAL LAW 
1. General Principles 
1.1. Concept of remedial law 
1.2. Substantive law vis-a-vis remedial law 
1.3. Rule-making power of the Supreme Court 
1.3.1 Limitations on the rule-making power of the Supreme Court 
1.3.2. Power of the Supreme Court to amend and suspend procedural rules 
1.4. ...
Larceny by Trick v. False Pretenses correct answers LbT= Obtaining custody 
FP= Obtaining title 
 
When can a prior statement be used substantively? correct answers Given under penalty of perjury at prior proceeding or deposition. 
 
Firm Offer Requirements correct answers 1. Merchant 
2. Signed wri...
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Add to cartLarceny by Trick v. False Pretenses correct answers LbT= Obtaining custody 
FP= Obtaining title 
 
When can a prior statement be used substantively? correct answers Given under penalty of perjury at prior proceeding or deposition. 
 
Firm Offer Requirements correct answers 1. Merchant 
2. Signed wri...
I.	Agency is the fiduciary relationship that results when two persons consent that one (the agent) will act on behalf of and under the control of the other (the principal). Accordingly, the three essential elements of agency are: 
a.	Consent, 
b.	Control, and 
c.	“on behalf of” – exclusivity ...
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Add to cartI.	Agency is the fiduciary relationship that results when two persons consent that one (the agent) will act on behalf of and under the control of the other (the principal). Accordingly, the three essential elements of agency are: 
a.	Consent, 
b.	Control, and 
c.	“on behalf of” – exclusivity ...
Case Western Reserve University 
School of Law posted a bar-passage 
rate of 93 percent for the July 2017 
exam, an increase of 15 percentage 
points from the prior year. The leap 
reflects significant improvements to the 
law school’s curriculum, which is heavy on 
experiential learning and skill...
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Add to cartCase Western Reserve University 
School of Law posted a bar-passage 
rate of 93 percent for the July 2017 
exam, an increase of 15 percentage 
points from the prior year. The leap 
reflects significant improvements to the 
law school’s curriculum, which is heavy on 
experiential learning and skill...
First Degree Murder - Answer Deliberate and premeditated murder, or felony murder 
 
Second Degree Murder - Answer Murder with malicious intent, the intent to kill, the intent to do great bodily injury, or a depraved-heart murder 
 
Common Law Murder - Answer Unlawful killing of a human being with m...
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Add to cartFirst Degree Murder - Answer Deliberate and premeditated murder, or felony murder 
 
Second Degree Murder - Answer Murder with malicious intent, the intent to kill, the intent to do great bodily injury, or a depraved-heart murder 
 
Common Law Murder - Answer Unlawful killing of a human being with m...
U.S. Bar Exam................................................................................................3 
California Bar Exam.................................................................................. 5 
New York Bar Exam.....................................................................
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Add to cartU.S. Bar Exam................................................................................................3 
California Bar Exam.................................................................................. 5 
New York Bar Exam.....................................................................
Congrats on finishing law school! 1L year many of us attended a session where 2Ls and 3Ls 
talked about preparing for exams. Some of the advice was probably helpful, and at a minimum 
we got a better idea of what to expect. When I was about to start studying for the biggest exam 
of my legal career,...
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Add to cartCongrats on finishing law school! 1L year many of us attended a session where 2Ls and 3Ls 
talked about preparing for exams. Some of the advice was probably helpful, and at a minimum 
we got a better idea of what to expect. When I was about to start studying for the biggest exam 
of my legal career,...
“To my mind, the four year (or more) law study of a Bar 
candidate is more than sufficient to at least hurdle the Bar, 
if not top it. But that is on the assumption that the Bar 
aspirant has been a diligent law student, meaning he/she 
has religiously studied every subject of the course. 
I made ...
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Add to cart“To my mind, the four year (or more) law study of a Bar 
candidate is more than sufficient to at least hurdle the Bar, 
if not top it. But that is on the assumption that the Bar 
aspirant has been a diligent law student, meaning he/she 
has religiously studied every subject of the course. 
I made ...
Who can file and prosecute criminal charges against persons believed to have committed a crime? - correct answerCounty District Attorney or State Attorney General 
 
Defendant (in criminal case) - correct answerA person charged with a criminal offense 
 
In whose name are cases filed against a perso...
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Add to cartWho can file and prosecute criminal charges against persons believed to have committed a crime? - correct answerCounty District Attorney or State Attorney General 
 
Defendant (in criminal case) - correct answerA person charged with a criminal offense 
 
In whose name are cases filed against a perso...
Who can file and prosecute criminal charges against persons believed to have committed a crime? - correct answerCounty District Attorney or State Attorney General 
 
Defendant (in criminal case) - correct answerA person charged with a criminal offense 
 
In whose name are cases filed against a perso...
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Add to cartWho can file and prosecute criminal charges against persons believed to have committed a crime? - correct answerCounty District Attorney or State Attorney General 
 
Defendant (in criminal case) - correct answerA person charged with a criminal offense 
 
In whose name are cases filed against a perso...
RUE / 
FALSE : 
1. 
A district court h 
as the jurisdiction to try ser 
ious o 
ffences 
against th 
e State. 
TRU 
E 
2. 
A regional 
court may try offences 
except treason, mu 
rder, rape and compelled rape. 
FALSE 
regi 
onal courts have jurisdiction to try all crimes 
except treason. 
– 
3. 
S...
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Add to cartRUE / 
FALSE : 
1. 
A district court h 
as the jurisdiction to try ser 
ious o 
ffences 
against th 
e State. 
TRU 
E 
2. 
A regional 
court may try offences 
except treason, mu 
rder, rape and compelled rape. 
FALSE 
regi 
onal courts have jurisdiction to try all crimes 
except treason. 
– 
3. 
S...
commercial builder be bound by a residential-use restriction if - correct answer(1) grantor had common scheme (2) unrestricted lot holders had notice (majority rule) 
 
reqs for burden of equitable servitude - correct answerintent, notice, touch and concern 
 
render title unmarketable - correct ans...
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Add to cartcommercial builder be bound by a residential-use restriction if - correct answer(1) grantor had common scheme (2) unrestricted lot holders had notice (majority rule) 
 
reqs for burden of equitable servitude - correct answerintent, notice, touch and concern 
 
render title unmarketable - correct ans...
What are the 7 major areas in Professional Responsibility? - correct answerConfidentiality 
Loyalty 
Finances 
Competence 
 
Candor 
Fairness 
Dignity 
 
General rule for the duty of confidentiality to client? - correct answerAn attorney can't reveal anything related to the representation of a clie...
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Add to cartWhat are the 7 major areas in Professional Responsibility? - correct answerConfidentiality 
Loyalty 
Finances 
Competence 
 
Candor 
Fairness 
Dignity 
 
General rule for the duty of confidentiality to client? - correct answerAn attorney can't reveal anything related to the representation of a clie...
Logical RELEVANCE - Answer- Evidence is logically relevant if it has any tendency to make the existence of any fact of consequences to the determination of the action more or less probable than it would be without the evidence. 
 
CA: Same as Federal Rule: Under the CEC, evidence is logically releva...
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Add to cartLogical RELEVANCE - Answer- Evidence is logically relevant if it has any tendency to make the existence of any fact of consequences to the determination of the action more or less probable than it would be without the evidence. 
 
CA: Same as Federal Rule: Under the CEC, evidence is logically releva...
VOCABULARY 
I.	Unilateral Contract: results from an offer that expressly requires performance as the only possible method of acceptance 
II.	Bilateral Contract: all other forms. Usually offer is silent as to the method of acceptance. 
a.	Bilateral contract unless: 
i.	Reward, prize, or contest; 
i...
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Add to cartVOCABULARY 
I.	Unilateral Contract: results from an offer that expressly requires performance as the only possible method of acceptance 
II.	Bilateral Contract: all other forms. Usually offer is silent as to the method of acceptance. 
a.	Bilateral contract unless: 
i.	Reward, prize, or contest; 
i...
CORPORATIONS 
ORGANIZATION 
I.	Formation 
a.	Need one or more incorporators 
i.	Submit articles to the Secretary of State 
ii.	Hold organizational meetings to elect directors and adopt by-laws, if the articles do not name the initial directors. 
1.	An incorporator can be an entity or a natural pers...
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Add to cartCORPORATIONS 
ORGANIZATION 
I.	Formation 
a.	Need one or more incorporators 
i.	Submit articles to the Secretary of State 
ii.	Hold organizational meetings to elect directors and adopt by-laws, if the articles do not name the initial directors. 
1.	An incorporator can be an entity or a natural pers...
When does a state have jurisdiction to prosecute a crime? - Answer state may 
prosecute crime if significant portion of prohibited CONDUCT or RESULT occurred in 
that state 
Merger - Answer -one crime is subsumed into another → can be CHARGED, but cannot 
be CONVICTED of both 
-Lesser-included off...
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Add to cartWhen does a state have jurisdiction to prosecute a crime? - Answer state may 
prosecute crime if significant portion of prohibited CONDUCT or RESULT occurred in 
that state 
Merger - Answer -one crime is subsumed into another → can be CHARGED, but cannot 
be CONVICTED of both 
-Lesser-included off...
1. Isabel, a housemaid, broke into a pawnshop intent on stealing items of jewelry in it. She found, however, that the jewelry were in a locked chest. Unable to open it, she took the chest out of the shop. What crime did she commit? 
A. Robbery in an uninhabited place or in a private building 
B. Th...
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Add to cart1. Isabel, a housemaid, broke into a pawnshop intent on stealing items of jewelry in it. She found, however, that the jewelry were in a locked chest. Unable to open it, she took the chest out of the shop. What crime did she commit? 
A. Robbery in an uninhabited place or in a private building 
B. Th...
I.	Equity will not suffer a wrong to be without a remedy; 
II.	Equity acts in personam, not in rem; 
III.	Equity follows the law; 
a.	If the legal remedy is not adequate, equitable remedy will be applied 
IV.	Equity is equality; 
a.	Equity seeks to secure equality among persons who are equally oblig...
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Add to cartI.	Equity will not suffer a wrong to be without a remedy; 
II.	Equity acts in personam, not in rem; 
III.	Equity follows the law; 
a.	If the legal remedy is not adequate, equitable remedy will be applied 
IV.	Equity is equality; 
a.	Equity seeks to secure equality among persons who are equally oblig...
I.	Relevance 
a.	Basic Principles 
i.	Evidence is relevant if it has any tendency to make a material fact more probable or less probable than would be the case without the evidence. 
ii.	All relevant evidence is admissible, unless: 
1.	Some specific exclusionary rule is applicable, or 
2.	The court...
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Add to cartI.	Relevance 
a.	Basic Principles 
i.	Evidence is relevant if it has any tendency to make a material fact more probable or less probable than would be the case without the evidence. 
ii.	All relevant evidence is admissible, unless: 
1.	Some specific exclusionary rule is applicable, or 
2.	The court...
Introducing Emond 
In 1978, Professor Paul Emond published the first Emond casebook. It was a casebook on Real Estate Law, and was soon followed by Administrative Law and Constitutional Law casebooks that were used for classes at the University of Toronto and Osgoode Hall Law School. More than 35 ye...
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In 1978, Professor Paul Emond published the first Emond casebook. It was a casebook on Real Estate Law, and was soon followed by Administrative Law and Constitutional Law casebooks that were used for classes at the University of Toronto and Osgoode Hall Law School. More than 35 ye...
List the three main purposes of the courts - correct answerDefine rights; settle; enforce decisions 
 
Only _______ witnesses are allowed to testify to their opinions in court. - correct answerExpert 
 
In Missouri, the Court of Appeals purpose is to review questions or errors of ____ made by the tr...
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Add to cartList the three main purposes of the courts - correct answerDefine rights; settle; enforce decisions 
 
Only _______ witnesses are allowed to testify to their opinions in court. - correct answerExpert 
 
In Missouri, the Court of Appeals purpose is to review questions or errors of ____ made by the tr...
3 main purposes of the courts - correct answerTo define rights 
To settle disputes and controversies 
Enforce their decisions 
 
Who is allowed to testify to their opinions in court - correct answerExpert Witnesses 
 
In Missouri, the Court of Appeals purpose is to review questions or errors of ____...
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Add to cart3 main purposes of the courts - correct answerTo define rights 
To settle disputes and controversies 
Enforce their decisions 
 
Who is allowed to testify to their opinions in court - correct answerExpert Witnesses 
 
In Missouri, the Court of Appeals purpose is to review questions or errors of ____...
MORTGAGES 
I.	Sources of Law: 
1.	Contract. Debtor gives (1) a promise to repay the debt, and (2) a lien on the property to secure the debt to the creditor. The creditor gives money or credit to the debtor. 
i.	All traditional contract issues are still relevant! 
1.	Consideration: 
2.	Statute of Fr...
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I.	Sources of Law: 
1.	Contract. Debtor gives (1) a promise to repay the debt, and (2) a lien on the property to secure the debt to the creditor. The creditor gives money or credit to the debtor. 
i.	All traditional contract issues are still relevant! 
1.	Consideration: 
2.	Statute of Fr...
Here are 15 pre-law bar exam prep questions with answers: 
 
What is the role of the judiciary in the United States government? 
Answer: The judiciary interprets and applies the law, resolving disputes between parties and determining the constitutionality of laws. 
 
What is the purpose of a deposit...
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Add to cartHere are 15 pre-law bar exam prep questions with answers: 
 
What is the role of the judiciary in the United States government? 
Answer: The judiciary interprets and applies the law, resolving disputes between parties and determining the constitutionality of laws. 
 
What is the purpose of a deposit...
I.	Test-Taking Tips: 
a.	Approach: 
i.	Who is passing the law? 
ii.	What is the subject matter of the law? 
iii.	Match the appropriate power to the subject matter. 
b.	Generally Wrong Answers: 
i.	General welfare clause 
1.	Unless dealing with the taxing and spending power 
ii.	Necessary and Proper ...
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Add to cartI.	Test-Taking Tips: 
a.	Approach: 
i.	Who is passing the law? 
ii.	What is the subject matter of the law? 
iii.	Match the appropriate power to the subject matter. 
b.	Generally Wrong Answers: 
i.	General welfare clause 
1.	Unless dealing with the taxing and spending power 
ii.	Necessary and Proper ...
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Add to cartINTRODUCTION 
I.	Basic Task: to determine whether defendant is liable to plaintiff for any given tort. 
II.	First Question: Can plaintiff establish prima facie case requirements? 
a.	No no liability 
b.	Yes second question 
III.	Second Question: can defendant establish any affirmative defen...
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Add to cartINTRODUCTION 
I.	Basic Task: to determine whether defendant is liable to plaintiff for any given tort. 
II.	First Question: Can plaintiff establish prima facie case requirements? 
a.	No no liability 
b.	Yes second question 
III.	Second Question: can defendant establish any affirmative defen...
I.	Split of Legal and Equitable Title 
a.	Common law definition: fiduciary relationship in which one person (trustee) holds legal title to property for the benefit of another. 
b.	Beneficiary can enforce the trust in equity, thus giving the beneficiary an equitable interest in the trust property. ...
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Add to cartI.	Split of Legal and Equitable Title 
a.	Common law definition: fiduciary relationship in which one person (trustee) holds legal title to property for the benefit of another. 
b.	Beneficiary can enforce the trust in equity, thus giving the beneficiary an equitable interest in the trust property. ...
I.	Definitions 
a.	After-Acquired Property Clause: grants the secured party an interest in property that the debtor will obtain in the future. “…and hereinafter acquired.” 
b.	Attachment: steps legally required to give the secured party a security interest in the collateral that is effective a...
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a.	After-Acquired Property Clause: grants the secured party an interest in property that the debtor will obtain in the future. “…and hereinafter acquired.” 
b.	Attachment: steps legally required to give the secured party a security interest in the collateral that is effective a...
Virginia Code - When Intestate Succession Rules Apply correct answers i. decedent left no will; 
ii. decedent's will is denied probate (will not properly executed/will successfully contested by decedent's heirs); or 
iii. decedent left a will but the will does not make a complete disposition of t...
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Add to cartVirginia Code - When Intestate Succession Rules Apply correct answers i. decedent left no will; 
ii. decedent's will is denied probate (will not properly executed/will successfully contested by decedent's heirs); or 
iii. decedent left a will but the will does not make a complete disposition of t...
I.	Intestacy Defined 
a.	Total Intestacy: occurs when a person dies without having any valid will 
b.	Partial Intestacy: occurs when a person dies having a valid will, but the will does not effectively dispose of all of the person’s probate estate. 
II.	General Scheme of Intestate Distribution 
a...
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a.	Total Intestacy: occurs when a person dies without having any valid will 
b.	Partial Intestacy: occurs when a person dies having a valid will, but the will does not effectively dispose of all of the person’s probate estate. 
II.	General Scheme of Intestate Distribution 
a...
Will Formalities - ANSWER 1) T must be 18 or over 
2) Instrument must be executed with testamentary intent (so sham instruments will not be 
given effect) 
3) T must sign will (any mark → initials, "X" will serve as signature; also, signature may be 
another person at T's direction, in T's pre...
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Add to cartWill Formalities - ANSWER 1) T must be 18 or over 
2) Instrument must be executed with testamentary intent (so sham instruments will not be 
given effect) 
3) T must sign will (any mark → initials, "X" will serve as signature; also, signature may be 
another person at T's direction, in T's pre...
Non-Probate Property correct answers Life insurance, individual retirement accounts, living and revocable trusts, and survivorship property 
 
Executor correct answers Named under a will (decedent asks to represent the estate) 
 
Administrator correct answers Appointed by the court (may exist in int...
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Add to cartNon-Probate Property correct answers Life insurance, individual retirement accounts, living and revocable trusts, and survivorship property 
 
Executor correct answers Named under a will (decedent asks to represent the estate) 
 
Administrator correct answers Appointed by the court (may exist in int...
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